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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,725

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,567

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $22,400
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $20,877
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Sunroof 900       695
Fog lights 300        
Floor mats 160 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350 325
Leather Sport Package   3,900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800  
2LT Equipment Group         1,130
Side curtain airbags         395
Heated front seats         250
CD changer, in-dash         395
Leather seating surfaces         545
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Sunroof 780       577
Fog lights 248        
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304 270
Leather Sport Package   3,546      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   172      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694  
2LT Equipment Group         938
Side curtain airbags         328
Heated front seats         208
CD changer, in-dash         327
Leather seating surfaces         452
Options (change) 2,510 6,240 1,310 1,310 3,735
Options (change) 2,145 5,529 1,117 1,117 3,100
Destination 605 605 605 605 590
Total Price $27,065 $30,445 $29,315 $31,565 $26,725
Total Invoice $25,049 $27,960 $27,062 $29,143 $24,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $542
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18235/60-17
Total Price$27,065$30,445$29,315$31,565$26,725
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-175-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,065$30,420$28,490$31,390$26,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,355$1,425$4,325$0
Total Invoice$25,049$27,960$27,062$29,143$24,567
Adjustments for Features0-23-762-162-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,049$27,937$26,300$28,981$24,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,888$1,251$3,932$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable    $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Purse holder    $0
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,405$2,430$3,230$2,580$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$175$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-762-162-60

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.5 in
Length192.3 in188.8 in
Width70.4 in71.4 in
Height57.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.667.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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