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2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,335

2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,782

2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $25,570
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $23,697
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Floor mats 160 160 180
Mud guards 130 130  
Sunroof wind deflector 90 90 110
Satellite radio 350 350  
Technology Package     1,780
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Floor mats 119 119 146
Mud guards 98 98  
Sunroof wind deflector 61 61 78
Satellite radio 304 304  
Technology Package     1,543
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 7,880 3,330 6,570
Options (change) 6,970 2,837 5,671
Destination 605 605 780
Total Price $32,085 $31,335 $32,920
Total Invoice $29,401 $28,782 $30,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145
Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$32,085$31,335$32,920
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,885$31,335$31,270
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,401$28,782$30,148
Adjustments for Features-1830-1,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,218$28,782$28,637
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0

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Features Comparison: 2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,615$1,415$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-1,511

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See a complete comparison of 2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: 2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length192.3 in190.7 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested92537%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%

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