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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,575

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,673

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaAccord
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $25,605
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $23,213
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Fog lights 310    
Floor mats 175 175  
3.5L V6     2,300
5-speed automatic     800
Navigation system     2,200
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Fog lights 251    
Floor mats 137 137  
3.5L V6     2,078
5-speed automatic     723
Navigation system     1,989
Options (change) 8,085 3,075 5,300
Options (change) 7,006 2,652 4,790
Destination 695 695 670
Total Price $33,250 $32,440 $31,575
Total Invoice $30,382 $29,912 $28,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaAccord
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$33,250$32,440$31,575
Adjustments for Features-1,090-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,160$31,300$31,575
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0
Total Invoice$30,382$29,912$28,673
Adjustments for Features-996-1,0510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,386$28,861$28,673
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaAccord
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,540$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-996-1,0510

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length189.8 in194.1 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267576%
Total Not Requested85024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested122586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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