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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,465

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,913

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $6,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaXterraXterra
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-ROff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $18,331 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $25,546 $25,826
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800 800        
Special Edition Package 400            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260   230        
Floor mats 160 160 160 160 160 115 115
Fog lights 290 300          
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350 350    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800    
Side curtain airbags           700 700
Technology Package           1,300  
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694 694        
Special Edition Package 421            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198   172        
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119 83 83
Fog lights 241 248          
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304 304    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694    
Side curtain airbags           607 607
Technology Package           1,127  
Options (change) 2,260 1,610 2,340 1,310 1,310 2,115 815
Options (change) 1,977 1,365 1,983 1,117 1,117 1,817 690
Destination 605 605 605 605 605 780 780
Total Price $22,465 $26,165 $26,545 $29,315 $31,565 $30,155 $29,155
Total Invoice $20,913 $24,269 $24,414 $27,062 $29,143 $28,143 $27,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,542
Model Year2006200620062006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaXterraXterra
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-ROff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M5T5M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$22,465$26,165$26,545$29,315$31,565$30,155$29,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-475-4,500-3,850-3,655-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,465$23,390$26,070$24,815$27,715$26,500$26,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$3,605$2,350$5,250$380$0
Total Invoice$20,913$24,269$24,414$27,062$29,143$28,143$27,296
Adjustments for Features0-2,574-437-4,154-3,555-3,411-2,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,913$21,695$23,977$22,908$25,588$24,732$24,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$782$3,064$1,995$4,675$277$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2006200620062006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaXterraXterra
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-ROff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0    
4-speed automatic $800     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000   
6-speed manual    $150$150 
5-speed automatic      $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Stability control     $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor     $75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack     $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted     $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear spoiler    $200  
Skid plate (one)      $50
Skid plates     $150 
Sunroof   $900$900  
Tow hook(s), front     $40$40
Tubular side steps      $350
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325$325$325
CD player$125 $125    
MP3-compatible player     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass$0 $0  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver     $10 
Visor mirror, passenger     $10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat     $150$150
Heated front seats $200 $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
White-letter tires     $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,355$4,130$1,830$5,855$5,205$5,010$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$475$4,500$3,850$3,655$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,574-437-4,154-3,555-3,411-2,841

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in178.7 in
Width70.4 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.665.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alarm100No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested59551%
Total Not Requested56549%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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