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Nissan Altima vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaRegal
Trim3.5 SRGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $34,835
Base Invoice $23,697 $33,442
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation system   895
Sunroof   1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation system   788
Sunroof   880
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 6,635 1,895
Options (change) 5,719 1,668
Destination 780 885
Total Price $32,985 $37,615
Total Invoice $30,196 $35,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,794
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaRegal
Trim3.5 SRGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$32,985$37,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$35,520
Total Invoice$30,196$35,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$33,990

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaRegal
Trim3.5 SRGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,095$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,005

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in
Length190.7 in190.2 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

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 camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192578%
Total Not Requested55022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested32516%
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 streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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