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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $6,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $4,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaInsight
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $21,965
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $20,917
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 2,460      
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Stability control   600    
Convenience Package     1,300  
Connection Package     3,100  
Navigation system       1,725
Technology Package 1,735 1,735 1,735  
Premium Package 2,134      
Floor mats 134 134 84  
Stability control   520    
Convenience Package     1,127  
Connection Package     2,689  
Navigation system       1,637
Options (change) 4,635 2,775 6,510 1,725
Options (change) 4,003 2,389 5,635 1,637
Destination 695 695 695 790
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $30,510 $32,850 $31,405 $24,480
Total Invoice $28,035 $30,305 $28,956 $23,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,236
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaInsight
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16185/60-15
Total Price$30,510$32,850$31,405$24,480
Adjustments for Features-3,760-4,410-2,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,750$28,440$28,710$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,690$1,960$0
Total Invoice$28,035$30,305$28,956$23,344
Adjustments for Features-3,455-4,068-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,580$26,237$26,471$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,657$1,891$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Insight

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaInsight
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100 $100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass  $0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,630$4,915$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$4,410$2,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,455-4,068-2,4850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaInsight
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.4 in
Length189.8 in172.3 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.331.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested85019%
Total Not Requested360081%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested37535%
Total Not Requested69565%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested270093%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

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

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