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2014 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2014 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $25,570
Base Invoice $28,488 $23,697
Technology Package 1,090 1,780
Floor mats 210 180
Bodyside moldings 180  
Mud guards 150  
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Door sill trim plates   175
Technology Package 957 1,543
Floor mats 159 146
Bodyside moldings 164  
Mud guards 123  
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Door sill trim plates   126
Options (change) 2,385 6,635
Options (change) 2,013 5,719
Destination 810 780
Total Price $34,015 $32,985
Total Invoice $31,311 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2014 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,037
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,015$32,985
Adjustments for Features-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,930$32,985
Total Invoice$31,311$30,196
Adjustments for Features-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,233$30,196

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Features Comparison: 2014 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaAltima
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-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 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-780

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See a complete comparison of 2014 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: 2014 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2014 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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 audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
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
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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