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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTraverseTraverse
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $30,409 $36,337
Premium Package 2,460        
6-speed shiftable CVT 500        
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Floor mats 175 175 110    
Stability control   600      
Rear spoiler   370      
Connection Package     3,100    
Convenience Package     1,300    
Sunroof     850 1,400 1,400
Personal Connectivity Package       340  
Navigation system       1,890 1,890
Leather seating surfaces       1,775  
2LT Equipment Group       2,580  
Premium Package 2,134        
6-speed shiftable CVT 463        
Technology Package 1,735 1,735 1,735    
Floor mats 134 134 84    
Stability control   520      
Rear spoiler   295      
Connection Package     2,689    
Convenience Package     1,127    
Sunroof     738 1,232 1,232
Personal Connectivity Package       299  
Navigation system       1,663 1,663
Leather seating surfaces       1,562  
2LT Equipment Group       2,451  
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 7,360 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 6,373 7,207 2,895
Destination 695 695 695 810 810
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0 0
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $32,255 $40,805 $42,350
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $29,694 $38,426 $40,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,648
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTraverseTraverse
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,010$33,220$32,255$40,805$42,350
Adjustments for Features-1,115-1,0150-3,510-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,895$32,205$32,255$37,295$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$2,360$0$820
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$29,694$38,426$40,042
Adjustments for Features-1,025-9350-3,305-4,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,473$29,665$29,694$35,121$36,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,192$2,221$0$917

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTraverseTraverse
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$4,055$3,955$2,940$6,450$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$1,015$0$3,510$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,025-9350-3,305-4,004

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelAltimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in118.9 in
Length189.8 in205.0 in
Width70.7 in78.4 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested300067%
Total Not Requested145033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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 Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested105599%
Total Not Requested151%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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