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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: $27,690

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,769

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $2,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCivicAltima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $25,480
Base Invoice $22,479 $23,881
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Navigation system 1,500  
Technology Package   6,400
Floor mats   110
Leather seating surfaces 1,111  
Navigation system 1,389  
Technology Package   5,551
Floor mats   84
Options (change) 2,700 6,510
Options (change) 2,500 5,635
Destination 790 695
Gas Tax 0 -2,350
Total Price $27,690 $30,335
Total Invoice $25,769 $27,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99
Model Year20122008
ModelCivicAltima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4 H158hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)44/44 MPG35/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/60-16
Total Price$27,690$30,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,690$28,165
Total Invoice$25,769$27,861
Adjustments for Features0-1,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,769$25,868

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelCivicAltima
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Total Value of Features$1,595$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,993

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelCivicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length177.3 in189.8 in
Width69.0 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,864 lb.3,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested262554%
Total Not Requested224546%

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