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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: $24,775

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $8,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,854

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $7,216

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelCivicAltima
TrimSi3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,105 $25,570
Base Invoice $20,350 $23,697
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Navigation system 1,834  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 2,000 6,460
Options (change) 1,834 5,593
Destination 670 780
Total Price $24,775 $32,810
Total Invoice $22,854 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,962
Model Year20092012
ModelCivicAltima
TrimSi3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,775$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,775$29,260
Total Invoice$22,854$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,854$26,816

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelCivicAltima
TrimSi3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Rearview camera $200
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,370$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,254

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
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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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima specs.

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 lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40016%
Total Not Requested207584%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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