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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelGrand CaravanAltimaAltima
TrimSXT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,660 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $26,394 $24,860 $23,697
uconnect gps 1,300    
Quick Order Package M 1,845    
Sunroof 895    
Premium Audio Package   990  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Floor mats   180 180
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
uconnect gps 1,157    
Quick Order Package M 1,642    
Sunroof 797    
Premium Audio Package   859  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Floor mats   146 146
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 4,040 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 3,596 3,107 5,593
Destination 820 780 780
Total Price $33,520 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $30,810 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,269
Model Year200920122012
ModelGrand CaravanAltimaAltima
TrimSXT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp V6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$33,520$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features-3,6250-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,895$31,170$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$30,810$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features-3,3320-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,478$28,747$29,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$842

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920122012
ModelGrand CaravanAltimaAltima
TrimSXT2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable console$200  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable second row seats$500  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,455$3,830$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3320-481

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelGrand CaravanAltima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in109.3 in
Length202.5 in190.7 in
Width76.9 in70.7 in
Height68.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207584%
Total Not Requested40016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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