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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,469

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaImpala
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $30,300
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $29,088
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Floor mats 175 175  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370  
Sunroof     900
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Floor mats 137 137  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292  
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 7,075 1,445 900
Options (change) 6,148 1,209 792
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $32,240 $30,810 $32,025
Total Invoice $29,524 $28,469 $30,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,627
Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaImpala
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$32,240$30,810$32,025
Adjustments for Features-1,455-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,785$29,305$32,025
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$29,524$28,469$30,705
Adjustments for Features-1,332-1,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,192$27,078$30,705
Cost Above Minimum$1,114$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year200820082012
ModelAltimaAltimaImpala
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear air vents $100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,055$4,105$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,332-1,3910

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.5 in
Length189.8 in200.4 in
Width70.7 in72.9 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft318.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182552%
Total Not Requested170048%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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