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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $72

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaElement
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,820 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480 $22,935
Base Invoice $23,164 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881 $21,344
Stability control   900 900    
Stability control   780 780    
Options (change) 0 900 900 0 0
Options (change) 0 780 780 0 0
Destination 695 695 695 695 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $25,515 $26,065 $30,265 $23,825 $23,745
Total Invoice $23,859 $24,156 $28,040 $22,226 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,423
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaElement
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6CVT-6CVTA5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16215/70-16
Total Price$25,515$26,065$30,265$23,825$23,745
Adjustments for Features-3,645-195-5,3950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,870$25,870$24,870$23,825$23,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$3,000$1,955$0
Total Invoice$23,859$24,156$28,040$22,226$22,154
Adjustments for Features-3,408-181-4,9980-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,451$23,975$23,042$22,226$21,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,524$2,591$1,775$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaElement
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150   
CVT   $1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225  
Rollover sensor    $50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Removable cooler console    $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents$100 $100  
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof$900 $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50 $50
Satellite radio  $200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25 
Compass$0 $0  
Fog lights  $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200 $200  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$7,040$3,590$8,790$3,395$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,645$195$5,395$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,408-181-4,9980-280

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
ModelAltimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in101.4 in
Length189.8 in169.9 in
Width70.7 in71.6 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.974.6 ft3

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