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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaAccord
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $27,655
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $25,299
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
3.5L V6     2,075
Navigation system     2,200
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
3.5L V6     1,893
Navigation system     2,007
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 4,275
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 3,900
Destination 695 695 790
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $32,720
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $29,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,217
Model Year200920092012
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 MPG19/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$31,010$32,850$32,720
Adjustments for Features-790-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$32,360$32,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$29,989
Adjustments for Features-726-4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,772$29,853$29,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,081$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year200920092012
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,315$2,015$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-726-4520

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,424 lb.3,553 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.0 ft3

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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
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 spoiler200No
Total Requested340076%
Total Not Requested105024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested122586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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