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2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,980

2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120162016
ModelAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimVC-T SR3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $27,990 $32,690
Floor mats 245 220 210
Paint, special white 395 395 395
Mud guards 200 190 190
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 350 350
Rear spoiler     405
Floor mats 0 177 159
Paint, special white 350 350 350
Mud guards 0 148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 266 266
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 1,215 1,155 1,550
Options (change) 350 941 1,267
Destination 975 835 835
Total Price $33,090 $29,980 $35,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2021 Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,549
Model Year202120162016
ModelAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimVC-T SR3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,090$29,980$35,075
Adjustments for Features-4000-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,690$29,980$30,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$145

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Features Comparison: 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Nissan Altima

Model Year202120162016
ModelAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimVC-T SR3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,500$1,100$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-160-4,594

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Specifications Comparison: 2021 Nissan Altima vs. 2016 Nissan Altima

Model Year20212016
ModelAltimaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length192.9 in191.9 in
Width72.9 in72.0 in
Height56.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

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

Option Package Details
2016 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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