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2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2017 Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2017 Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $23,697 $30,453
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180 225
Door sill trim plates 175  
Rear spoiler   405
Mud guards   190
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146 175
Door sill trim plates 126  
Rear spoiler   344
Mud guards   148
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 6,635 1,170
Options (change) 5,719 943
Destination 780 885
Total Price $32,985 $34,745
Total Invoice $30,196 $32,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2017 Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $566
Model Year20122017
ModelAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,985$34,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$33,110
Total Invoice$30,196$32,281
Adjustments for Features0-1,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$30,762

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Features Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2017 Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,790$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,519

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2017 Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2017 Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelAltimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.9 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2017 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 port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
2017 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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