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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: $30,905

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,270 $25,110 $26,800 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $24,424 $23,272 $25,116 $31,122 $37,083
Premium Audio Package 1,240        
Technology Package 1,780 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 310        
Rear spoiler 370        
Floor mats 175 175 110    
Premium Package   2,380 4,230    
Sport Package   2,370      
Convenience Package     1,300    
Navigation system       1,890 1,890
Sunroof       1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces       1,525  
2LT Equipment Group       3,145  
Premium Audio Package 1,075        
Technology Package 1,543 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 251        
Rear spoiler 295        
Floor mats 134 134 84    
Premium Package   2,064 3,669    
Sport Package   2,056      
Convenience Package     1,127    
Navigation system       1,663 1,663
Sunroof       1,232 1,232
Leather seating surfaces       1,342  
2LT Equipment Group       2,987  
Options (change) 3,875 6,705 7,420 7,960 3,290
Options (change) 3,298 5,797 6,423 7,224 2,895
Destination 760 760 760 825 825
Total Price $30,905 $32,575 $34,980 $41,545 $43,150
Total Invoice $28,482 $29,829 $32,299 $39,171 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,490
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$30,905$32,575$34,980$41,545$43,150
Adjustments for Features-590-1,1150-3,970-4,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$31,460$34,980$37,575$38,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$4,665$0$930
Total Invoice$28,482$29,829$32,299$39,171$40,803
Adjustments for Features-544-1,0210-3,743-4,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$28,808$32,299$35,428$36,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$4,361$0$983

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridLTLTZ
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$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $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
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$3,045$3,570$2,455$6,425$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$1,115$0$3,970$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments-544-1,0210-3,743-4,392

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in118.9 in
Length190.7 in205.0 in
Width70.7 in78.4 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,181 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested57562%
Total Not Requested35038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested300086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
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
Total Requested108099%
Total Not Requested151%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70086%
Total Not Requested11514%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

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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