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Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelAccordAltimaAltima
TrimEX-L3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,655 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $25,299 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation system 2,200    
3.5L V6 2,075    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Navigation system 2,007    
3.5L V6 1,893    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 4,275 5,135 2,775
Options (change) 3,900 4,466 2,389
Destination 790 695 695
Total Price $32,720 $31,010 $32,850
Total Invoice $29,989 $28,498 $30,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,217
Model Year201220092009
ModelAccordAltimaAltima
TrimEX-L3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/30 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,720$31,010$32,850
Adjustments for Features0-790-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,720$30,220$32,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$29,989$28,498$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-726-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,989$27,772$29,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,081

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220092009
ModelAccordAltimaAltima
TrimEX-L3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,525$2,315$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-726-452

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
ModelAccordAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length194.1 in189.8 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested340076%
Total Not Requested105024%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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