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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: $25,420

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $4,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,272

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $4,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaCivic
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,480 $23,650
Base Invoice $23,881 $21,767
Technology Package 6,400  
Floor mats 110  
Navigation system   2,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
Technology Package 5,551  
Floor mats 84  
Navigation system   1,834
Leather seating surfaces   1,101
Options (change) 6,510 3,200
Options (change) 5,635 2,935
Destination 695 670
Gas Tax -2,350 -2,100
Total Price $30,335 $25,420
Total Invoice $27,861 $23,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,481
Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaCivic
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H110hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG40/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$30,335$25,420
Adjustments for Features-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,040$25,420
Total Invoice$27,861$23,272
Adjustments for Features-2,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,753$23,272

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaCivic
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1080

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in176.7 in
Width70.7 in69.0 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.2,904 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested267555%
Total Not Requested219545%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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