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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: $26,700

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,567

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $22,400
Base Invoice $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $20,877
Rear spoiler 370   370    
Fog lights 310        
Floor mats 175 175 175 110  
Premium Package   2,460      
6-speed shiftable CVT   500      
Sunroof   850   850 695
Convenience Package       1,300  
Connection Package       3,100  
2LT Equipment Group         1,130
Side curtain airbags         395
Heated front seats         250
Satellite radio         325
CD changer, in-dash         395
Leather seating surfaces         545
Rear spoiler 295   295    
Fog lights 251        
Floor mats 134 134 134 84  
Premium Package   2,134      
6-speed shiftable CVT   463      
Sunroof   738   738 577
Convenience Package       1,127  
Connection Package       2,689  
2LT Equipment Group         938
Side curtain airbags         328
Heated front seats         208
Satellite radio         270
CD changer, in-dash         327
Leather seating surfaces         452
Options (change) 855 3,985 545 5,360 3,735
Options (change) 680 3,469 429 4,638 3,100
Destination 695 695 695 695 590
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $26,700 $29,860 $30,620 $30,255 $26,725
Total Invoice $24,762 $27,501 $28,345 $27,959 $24,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H185hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVTA5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16235/60-17
Total Price$26,700$29,860$30,620$30,255$26,725
Adjustments for Features-220-2,245-1,645-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,480$27,615$28,975$29,150$26,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$2,495$2,670$0
Total Invoice$24,762$27,501$28,345$27,959$24,567
Adjustments for Features-204-2,068-1,523-1,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,558$25,433$26,822$26,938$24,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$2,264$2,380$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
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 
Stability control $400 $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control $100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net    $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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 $100 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,605$5,630$5,030$4,490$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$2,245$1,645$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-204-2,068-1,523-1,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092006
ModelAltimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.5 in
Length189.8 in188.8 in
Width70.7 in71.4 in
Height57.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested207547%
Total Not Requested237553%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested87582%
Total Not Requested19518%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested120042%

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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