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Nissan Altima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,330

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,467

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $29,935
Base Invoice $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $28,200
Fog lights 310        
Floor mats 175 175 175 110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   280      
Sport Package   1,490      
Connection Package       3,100  
Convenience Package       1,300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         300
Heated front seats         295
Fog lights 251        
Floor mats 134 134 134 84  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   222      
Sport Package   1,293      
Connection Package       2,689  
Convenience Package       1,127  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         261
Heated front seats         257
Options (change) 485 1,945 175 4,510 595
Options (change) 385 1,649 134 3,900 518
Destination 695 695 695 695 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $26,330 $27,820 $30,250 $29,405 $31,405
Total Invoice $24,467 $25,681 $28,050 $27,221 $29,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,798
Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H224hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6CVT-6CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$26,330$27,820$30,250$29,405$31,405
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-3,675-2,435-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,080$27,820$26,575$26,970$30,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,740$2,495$2,890$0
Total Invoice$24,467$25,681$28,050$27,221$29,593
Adjustments for Features-2,0910-3,408-2,254-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,376$25,681$24,642$24,967$29,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,305$2,266$2,591$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaGrand Marquis
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150   
CVT   $1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control $400 $400 
Traction control $100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Rear air vents   $100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200 
Sunroof$900 $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50 
Satellite radio  $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Whitewall tires    $0
Total Value of Features$5,630$3,380$7,055$5,815$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$3,675$2,435$445
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0910-3,408-2,254-419

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20092011
ModelAltimaGrand Marquis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.6 in
Length189.8 in212.0 in
Width70.7 in78.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132546%
Total Not Requested152554%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested85580%
Total Not Requested21520%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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