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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $28,115
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $26,288
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890
Side curtain airbags     395
Navigation system     2,145
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739
Side curtain airbags     328
Navigation system     1,780
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 3,430
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 2,847
Destination 695 695 615
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $32,160
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $29,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,072
Model Year200920092008
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$31,010$33,220$32,160
Adjustments for Features-1,980-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$31,340$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$29,750
Adjustments for Features-1,820-1,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,678$28,868$29,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,190$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920092008
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,180$5,080$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$1,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,820-1,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,424 lb.3,907 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?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested232552%
Total Not Requested212548%
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
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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