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Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPilotPilotAltimaAltima
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $24,860 $23,697
Navigation system 2,000      
Premium Audio Package     990  
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Fog lights     315  
Rear spoiler     375  
Floor mats     180 180
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,130
Navigation system 1,824      
Premium Audio Package     859  
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Fog lights     256  
Rear spoiler     303  
Floor mats     146 146
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       1,848
Options (change) 2,000 0 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 1,824 0 3,107 5,593
Destination 830 830 780 780
Total Price $37,550 $40,200 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $34,397 $36,814 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,925
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPilotPilotAltimaAltima
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$37,550$40,200$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features-2,975-4,9500-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,575$35,250$31,170$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0$1,115
Total Invoice$34,397$36,814$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features-2,725-4,5330-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,672$32,281$28,747$29,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0$842

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPilotPilotAltimaAltima
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,130$7,105$2,155$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$4,950$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,725-4,5330-481

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelPilotAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in109.3 in
Length191.4 in190.7 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height71.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested73568%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

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