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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: $24,995

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,282

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelCivicAltimaAltima
TrimSi3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $22,387 $22,681 $26,565
Sport Package   1,300  
Technology Package   2,000  
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Rear spoiler     370
Sport Package   1,127  
Technology Package   1,734  
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Floor mats   137 137
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 0 9,075 1,445
Options (change) 0 7,882 1,209
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $24,995 $34,240 $30,810
Total Invoice $23,282 $31,258 $28,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,353
Model Year201820082008
ModelCivicAltimaAltima
TrimSi3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,995$34,240$30,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,995$31,380$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0
Total Invoice$23,282$31,258$28,469
Adjustments for Features0-2,611-1,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,282$28,647$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,012$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820082008
ModelCivicAltimaAltima
TrimSi3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Performance meter$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,045$5,905$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,611-1,834

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182008
ModelCivicAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length182.3 in189.8 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,151 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82523%
Total Not Requested270077%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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