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Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,745

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelAltimaAltimaEncore
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $23,200
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Rear spoiler   370  
Essence Group     4,700
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Cargo mat     60
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Rear spoiler   292  
Essence Group     4,512
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Cargo mat     55
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 6,550
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 6,195
Destination 695 695 995
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $30,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,566
Model Year200820082020
ModelAltimaAltimaEncore
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$30,745
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082020
ModelAltimaAltimaEncore
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,165$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-464

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082020
ModelAltimaEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in100.6 in
Length189.8 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.948.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested145041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%

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