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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: $30,115

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelGrand CaravanAltimaAltima
TrimR/T2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $28,995 $35,510
Driver Convenience Group 625    
Safety Sphere Group 1,300    
Media Center 730N 1,360    
Floor mats   235 235
Driver Convenience Group 556    
Safety Sphere Group 1,157    
Media Center 730N 1,210    
Floor mats   0 0
Options (change) 3,285 235 235
Options (change) 2,923 0 0
Destination 995 885 885
Total Price $34,275 $30,115 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,340
Model Year201220182018
ModelGrand CaravanAltimaAltima
TrimR/T2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,275$30,115$36,630
Adjustments for Features-5,7400-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,535$30,115$32,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,640

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220182018
ModelGrand CaravanAltimaAltima
TrimR/T2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable second row seats$500  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,295$3,555$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$0$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4570-94

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
ModelGrand CaravanAltima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in109.3 in
Length202.5 in191.9 in
Width78.7 in72.0 in
Height67.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,511 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%
Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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