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Nissan Altima vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,550

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $60

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelAltimaAltimaHardtop
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $22,600
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $21,090
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 1,750
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Fog lights 310   250
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Front sport buckets     300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Proximity key     250
Universal garage door opener     250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     750
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     250
Cold Weather Package     750
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735 1,610
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 137 137  
Fog lights 251   230
Leather seating surfaces     1,380
Front sport buckets     275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460
Proximity key     230
Universal garage door opener     230
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     690
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,150
Panoramic sunroof     920
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     230
Cold Weather Package     690
Options (change) 8,255 3,245 9,100
Options (change) 7,140 2,786 8,370
Destination 695 695 850
Total Price $33,420 $32,610 $32,550
Total Invoice $30,516 $30,046 $30,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,403
Model Year200820082018
ModelAltimaAltimaHardtop
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6134hp I3
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16175/65-15
Total Price$33,420$32,610$32,550
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$32,560$30,710
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0
Total Invoice$30,516$30,046$30,310
Adjustments for Features0-46-1,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,516$30,000$28,597
Cost Above Minimum$516$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200820082018
ModelAltimaAltimaHardtop
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLCooper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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  
Total Value of Features$4,465$4,515$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,713

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082018
ModelAltimaHardtop
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.1 in
Length189.8 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in68.0 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.940.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested90026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
White turn signals (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive15No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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