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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Quest Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Quest Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $12,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $11,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaQuest
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $42,350
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $38,774
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175 205
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     295
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134 167
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     262
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 500
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 429
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $43,675
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $40,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,676
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaQuest
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine270hp V6270hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/55-18
Total Price$31,180$33,020$43,675
Adjustments for Features-3000-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$38,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$40,028
Adjustments for Features-2750-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$35,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaQuest
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,990$3,690$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-4,995

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaQuest
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in118.1 in
Length189.8 in200.8 in
Width70.7 in77.6 in
Height57.9 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.4,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in63.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in66.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.363.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.3108.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested100022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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