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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,730

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $3,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,896

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $3,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $21,310
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $19,621
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Sport Package 1,250    
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation Package   1,800  
Navigation system     1,750
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Sport Package 1,085    
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation Package   1,561  
Navigation system     1,605
Options (change) 3,210 3,110 1,750
Options (change) 2,803 2,678 1,605
Destination 605 605 670
Total Price $27,415 $31,115 $23,730
Total Invoice $25,234 $28,623 $21,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,223
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6197hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,415$31,115$23,730
Adjustments for Features-125-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$28,315$23,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0
Total Invoice$25,234$28,623$21,896
Adjustments for Features-115-2,5760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,119$26,047$21,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$928$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,445$5,120$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-2,5760

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in176.7 in
Width70.4 in69.0 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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