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2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,705

2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaAltima
TrimVC-T SR3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $25,570
Floor mats 245 180
Mud guards 200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Door sill trim plates   175
Floor mats 0 146
Mud guards 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Door sill trim plates   126
Options (change) 820 355
Options (change) 0 272
Destination 975 780
Total Price $32,695 $26,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,834
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaAltima
TrimVC-T SR3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$32,695$26,705
Adjustments for Features-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,670$26,705

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Features Comparison: 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaAltima
TrimVC-T SR3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,400$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600

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Specifications Comparison: 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Nissan Altima

Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length192.9 in190.7 in
Width72.9 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

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

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