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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: $27,335

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,444

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $4,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $24,609
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sport Package 1,300    
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370  
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Sport Package 1,127    
Floor mats 137 137  
Rear spoiler   292  
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 0
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 0
Destination 695 695 835
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $27,335
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $25,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,850
Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$34,240$32,810$27,335
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,240$32,760$25,040
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$25,444
Adjustments for Features0-46-2,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,258$30,158$23,308
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,230$3,280$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-2,136

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested237567%
Total Not Requested115033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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