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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaEquinox
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $29,445
Base Invoice $23,697 $27,531
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   990
Navigation system   2,145
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   822
Navigation system   1,780
Options (change) 6,460 3,135
Options (change) 5,593 2,602
Destination 780 695
Total Price $32,810 $33,275
Total Invoice $30,070 $30,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,174
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaEquinox
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,810$33,275
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,265$33,275
Total Invoice$30,070$30,828
Adjustments for Features-1,4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,654$30,828

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaEquinox
Trim3.5 SRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,620$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4160

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,357 lb.3,810 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.2 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

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
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested102541%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

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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