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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: $26,545

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,414

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $27,340
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $25,620
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Navigation Package 1,800   1,800    
Sunroof 900        
Floor mats 160 160 160 160 115
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350  
Fog lights 300        
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230      
Technology Package         0
Portable navigation system         590
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Navigation Package 1,561   1,561    
Sunroof 780        
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 84
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304  
Fog lights 248        
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   172      
Technology Package         0
Portable navigation system         501
Options (change) 4,310 2,340 3,110 1,310 705
Options (change) 3,706 1,983 2,678 1,117 585
Destination 605 605 605 605 780
Total Price $28,865 $26,545 $31,115 $31,565 $28,825
Total Invoice $26,610 $24,414 $28,623 $29,143 $26,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $264
Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18265/65-17
Total Price$28,865$26,545$31,115$31,565$28,825
Adjustments for Features-3,8000-4,625-3,375-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$26,545$26,490$28,190$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$1,425$3,125$0
Total Invoice$26,610$24,414$28,623$29,143$26,985
Adjustments for Features-3,5030-4,255-3,116-3,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,107$24,414$24,368$26,027$23,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,307$1,261$2,920$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062006200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor    $50
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack    $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted    $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler   $200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof$900 $900$900 
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tubular side steps    $350
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325$325
CD player $125   
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system$600 $600  
Portable navigation system    $400
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass $0  $0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated front seats$200 $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires    $0
Total Value of Features$5,030$1,230$5,855$4,605$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0$4,625$3,375$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5030-4,255-3,116-3,614

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062009
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 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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