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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaElement
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,710 $26,750 $25,570 $19,625
Base Invoice $21,290 $24,860 $23,697 $18,137
Alloy wheels 590      
Alloy wheels 512      
Options (change) 590 0 0 0
Options (change) 512 0 0 0
Destination 780 780 780 595
Total Price $24,080 $27,530 $26,350 $20,220
Total Invoice $22,582 $25,640 $24,477 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,301
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaElement
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/70-16
Total Price$24,080$27,530$26,350$20,220
Adjustments for Features-2,300-6,020-3,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,780$21,510$23,030$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$270$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$22,582$25,640$24,477$18,732
Adjustments for Features-2,157-5,607-3,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,425$20,033$21,393$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$392$0$1,360$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaElement
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents $100  
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,470$7,190$4,490$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$6,020$3,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,157-5,607-3,0840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in101.4 in
Length190.7 in169.3 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,372 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.377.1 ft3

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