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Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelRegalRegalAltimaAltima
TrimSportback EssenceGS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,730 $39,065 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $30,461 $37,502 $22,681 $26,565
Sights and Sounds Package 945 945    
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,580      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Appearance Package   485    
Sport Package     1,300  
Premium Package     4,200  
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Rear spoiler       370
Sights and Sounds Package 860 860    
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,438      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
Sunroof 910 910    
Appearance Package   441    
Sport Package     1,127  
Premium Package     3,643  
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Floor mats     137 137
Rear spoiler       292
Options (change) 3,920 2,825 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 3,567 2,570 8,016 3,078
Destination 925 925 695 695
Total Price $36,575 $42,815 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $34,953 $40,997 $31,392 $30,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,756
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelRegalRegalAltimaAltima
TrimSportback EssenceGS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4310hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,575$42,815$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-3,040-7,3150-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,535$35,500$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,965$1,480$0
Total Invoice$34,953$40,997$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-2,905-7,0040-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,048$33,993$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelRegalRegalAltimaAltima
TrimSportback EssenceGS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,145$10,420$3,105$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$7,315$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,905-7,0040-46

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182008
ModelRegalAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in109.3 in
Length192.9 in189.8 in
Width73.3 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,082 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal Sportback Essence

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%
Driver Confidence Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2050100%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights1000No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1125100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267576%
Total Not Requested85024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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