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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: $26,330

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $22,400
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $20,877
Rear spoiler 375    
Fog lights 315    
Floor mats 180 180  
Sport Package   2,370  
Premium Package   2,130  
2LT Equipment Group     1,130
Side curtain airbags     395
Sunroof     695
Heated front seats     250
Satellite radio     325
Leather seating surfaces     545
Rear spoiler 303    
Fog lights 256    
Floor mats 146 146  
Sport Package   2,056  
Premium Package   1,848  
2LT Equipment Group     938
Side curtain airbags     328
Sunroof     577
Heated front seats     208
Satellite radio     270
Leather seating surfaces     452
Options (change) 870 4,680 3,340
Options (change) 705 4,050 2,773
Destination 780 780 590
Total Price $28,400 $31,030 $26,330
Total Invoice $26,345 $28,527 $24,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $788
Model Year201220122006
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/60-17
Total Price$28,400$31,030$26,330
Adjustments for Features-1,420-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,980$28,635$26,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0
Total Invoice$26,345$28,527$24,240
Adjustments for Features-1,317-2,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,028$26,325$24,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,297$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122006
ModelAltimaAltimaEquinox
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Purse holder  $0
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,905$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,317-2,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.5 in
Length190.7 in188.8 in
Width70.7 in71.4 in
Height57.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested97539%

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 player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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