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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: $24,965

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $7,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,031

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $7,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SRSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $22,255
Base Invoice $23,697 $20,487
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,130  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation system   2,000
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,848  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation system   1,834
Options (change) 6,460 2,000
Options (change) 5,593 1,834
Destination 780 710
Total Price $32,810 $24,965
Total Invoice $30,070 $23,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,785
Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SRSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6197hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,810$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,260$24,965
Total Invoice$30,070$23,031
Adjustments for Features-3,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,816$23,031

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SRSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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
Metal pedals $75
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,920$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122010
ModelAltimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in176.7 in
Width70.7 in69.0 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.2,912 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40016%
Total Not Requested207584%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

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%

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