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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: $4,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaVerano
Trim2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,240 $32,400 $35,180 $22,585
Technology Package 1,290 1,290    
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375  
Leather Group       3,380
Sunroof       900
Navigation system       795
Technology Package 0 0    
Floor mats 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0  
Leather Group       3,245
Sunroof       792
Navigation system       700
Options (change) 1,900 1,900 610 5,075
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,737
Destination 925 925 925 885
Total Price $33,065 $35,225 $36,715 $28,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Verano
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,442
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaVerano
Trim2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$33,065$35,225$36,715$28,545
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,030-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$33,195$34,185$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$3,150$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year2020202020202012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaVerano
Trim2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,230$5,230$5,730$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$2,030$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-57-53-640

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20202012
ModelAltimaVerano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in105.7 in
Length192.9 in183.9 in
Width72.9 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested157548%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested157548%

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 wheel100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested212578%
Total Not Requested60022%

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