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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: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinoxEquinox
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $23,798 $27,759
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package 2,460      
Floor mats 175 175    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Stability control   600    
Rear spoiler   370    
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
Navigation system     795 795
2LT Equipment Group     1,820  
Sunroof     900 900
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Technology Package 1,735 1,735    
Premium Package 2,134      
Floor mats 134 134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463      
Stability control   520    
Rear spoiler   295    
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
Navigation system     700 700
2LT Equipment Group     1,729  
Sunroof     792 792
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 5,815 3,195
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 5,245 2,812
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $31,690 $33,240
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $29,868 $31,396

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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: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,241
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinoxEquinox
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,010$33,220$31,690$33,240
Adjustments for Features-1000-235-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,220$31,455$32,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0$585
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$29,868$31,396
Adjustments for Features-920-221-1,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$30,600$29,647$30,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0$616

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinoxEquinox
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$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  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,305$3,205$3,440$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$235$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-221-1,133

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.5 in
Length189.8 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested162537%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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