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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,690

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,868

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $22,681 $26,565
2LT Equipment Group 1,820      
Navigation system 795 795    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Sunroof 900 900    
Sport Package     1,300  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Stability control     900 900
Premium Package     4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Floor mats     175 175
Rear spoiler       370
2LT Equipment Group 1,729      
Navigation system 700 700    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Sunroof 792 792    
Sport Package     1,127  
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Stability control     780 780
Premium Package     3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Floor mats     137 137
Rear spoiler       292
Options (change) 5,815 3,195 9,075 3,445
Options (change) 5,245 2,812 7,882 2,944
Destination 825 825 695 695
Total Price $31,690 $33,240 $34,240 $32,810
Total Invoice $29,868 $31,396 $31,258 $30,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $441
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$31,690$33,240$34,240$32,810
Adjustments for Features-160-1,1250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$32,115$34,240$32,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$1,480$0
Total Invoice$29,868$31,396$31,258$30,204
Adjustments for Features-151-1,0630-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,717$30,333$31,258$30,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$616$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxAltimaAltima
TrimLTLTZ3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,605$3,480$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$1,125$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-151-1,0630-46

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelEquinoxAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in109.3 in
Length187.8 in189.8 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested152543%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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