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Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $1,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaVerano
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $22,585
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $21,681
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Leather Group     3,380
Sunroof     900
Navigation system     795
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Leather Group     3,245
Sunroof     792
Navigation system     700
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 5,075
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 4,737
Destination 695 695 885
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $28,545
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $27,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,073
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaVerano
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6180hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$31,180$33,020$28,545
Adjustments for Features-3000-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$28,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$27,303
Adjustments for Features-2750-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$27,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaVerano
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,630$3,330$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-19

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length189.8 in183.9 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 spoiler200No
Total Requested270061%
Total Not Requested175039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested177565%
Total Not Requested95035%

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