Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2009 Buick Encore Buick Encore 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,878

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelAltimaAltimaEncore
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $24,365
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $23,390
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Essence Group     4,700
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Cargo mat     60
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Essence Group     4,512
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Cargo mat     55
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 6,550
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 6,195
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $31,840
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $30,510

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Altima dealer quotes or Buick Encore dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92
Model Year200920092017
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$31,180$33,390$31,840
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$29,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$30,510
Adjustments for Features-920-1,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$28,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200920092017
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
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 
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$3,040$2,940$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,878

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,146 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.348.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested280063%
Total Not Requested165037%
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
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.