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Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,555

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $12,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,847

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $11,223

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelCivicAltima
TrimEX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,460 $25,570
Base Invoice $16,884 $23,697
Navigation system 1,500  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Navigation system 1,368  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 1,500 6,460
Options (change) 1,368 5,593
Destination 595 780
Total Price $20,555 $32,810
Total Invoice $18,847 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,495
Model Year20062012
ModelCivicAltima
TrimEX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,555$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,555$26,560
Total Invoice$18,847$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,847$24,342

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelCivicAltima
TrimEX3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$70$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,728

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelCivicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length176.7 in190.7 in
Width69.0 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested502%
Total Not Requested242598%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested115056%

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