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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $29,940
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $28,443
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 890
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
3.6L V6     1,500
Cargo mat     75
Sunroof     995
AWD     1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735 810
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
3.6L V6     1,365
Cargo mat     68
Sunroof     905
AWD     1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 6,555
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 6,033
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $37,390
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $35,371

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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: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,932
Model Year200920092016
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/55-18
Total Price$31,180$33,390$37,390
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$34,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$35,371
Adjustments for Features-920-2,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$32,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920092016
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,065$2,965$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,899

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092016
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.4,112 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested287565%
Total Not Requested157535%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested170093%
Total Not Requested1257%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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