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2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,280

2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,703

2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SR3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $23,697 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package 2,130 2,460  
Sport Package 2,370    
Floor mats 180 175 175
Technology Package 1,780 2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates 175 170 170
Sunroof wind deflector 110 100 100
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler     370
Premium Package 1,848 2,134  
Sport Package 2,056    
Floor mats 146 134 134
Technology Package 1,543 1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates 126 134 134
Sunroof wind deflector 78 71 71
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Stability control     520
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 6,745 5,405 3,415
Options (change) 5,797 4,671 2,889
Destination 780 695 695
Total Price $33,095 $31,280 $33,490
Total Invoice $30,274 $28,703 $30,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,924
Model Year201220092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SR3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,095$31,280$33,490
Adjustments for Features0-385-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,095$30,895$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$30,274$28,703$30,805
Adjustments for Features0-353-262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,274$28,350$30,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,193

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Features Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Nissan Altima

Model Year201220092009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SR3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,415$1,800$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-262

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in189.8 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2009 Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2009 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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