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Nissan Altima vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,200

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $6,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,502

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $5,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaCompass
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $22,825
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $21,374
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Premium Package 4,200    
Floor mats 175 175  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370  
Sun and Sound Group     1,295
uconnect gps     1,200
Front side airbags     250
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Premium Package 3,643    
Floor mats 137 137  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292  
Sun and Sound Group     1,178
uconnect gps     1,092
Front side airbags     228
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 2,745
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 2,498
Destination 695 695 630
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $26,200
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $24,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Compass Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,134
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaCompass
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6172hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-18
Total Price$34,240$32,810$26,200
Adjustments for Features-2,740-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$30,020$26,200
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$24,502
Adjustments for Features-2,501-2,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,757$27,636$24,502
Cost Above Minimum$1,121$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaCompass
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port  $25
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,740$4,790$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,501-2,5680

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaCompass
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.7 in
Length189.8 in173.4 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.952.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested182552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested404%

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