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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: $31,030

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $995

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,527

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaImpala
Trim3.5 SRLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $30,300
Base Invoice $23,697 $29,088
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Sunroof   900
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 4,680 900
Options (change) 4,050 792
Destination 780 825
Total Price $31,030 $32,025
Total Invoice $28,527 $30,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,332
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaImpala
Trim3.5 SRLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$31,030$32,025
Adjustments for Features-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$32,025
Total Invoice$28,527$30,705
Adjustments for Features-1,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,373$30,705

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaImpala
Trim3.5 SRLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,530$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.5 in
Length190.7 in200.4 in
Width70.7 in72.9 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.6 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 opener100Yes
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 Requested160065%
Total Not Requested87535%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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