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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: $30,065

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Buick Encore   
Difference: $105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelAltimaAltimaEncore
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $24,160
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $23,194
Premium Audio Package 990    
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 180 180  
Door sill trim plates 175 175  
Premium Package   2,130  
Sport Package   2,370  
Navigation system     795
Leather Group     3,325
Sunroof     800
Cargo mat     60
Premium Audio Package 859    
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Floor mats 146 146  
Door sill trim plates 126 126  
Premium Package   1,848  
Sport Package   2,056  
Navigation system     700
Leather Group     3,192
Sunroof     704
Cargo mat     53
Options (change) 3,815 6,635 4,980
Options (change) 3,233 5,719 4,649
Destination 780 780 925
Total Price $31,345 $32,985 $30,065
Total Invoice $28,873 $30,196 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,827
Model Year201220122014
ModelAltimaAltimaEncore
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$31,345$32,985$30,065
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$32,460$27,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,873$30,196$28,768
Adjustments for Features0-481-2,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,873$29,715$26,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201220122014
ModelAltimaAltimaEncore
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRBase
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 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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
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$1,830$2,355$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-2,722

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in100.6 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested192578%
Total Not Requested55022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather 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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested125042%

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