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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: $30,155

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,187

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $66

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $28,650
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $26,868
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Fog lights 310    
Floor mats 175 175 115
Technology Package   2,000  
Portable navigation system     590
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Fog lights 251    
Floor mats 137 137 84
Technology Package   1,735  
Portable navigation system     501
Options (change) 5,585 3,075 705
Options (change) 4,811 2,652 585
Destination 695 695 800
Total Price $30,750 $32,440 $30,155
Total Invoice $28,187 $29,912 $28,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $955
Model Year200820082010
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16265/65-17
Total Price$30,750$32,440$30,155
Adjustments for Features-10-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,740$29,605$30,155
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0
Total Invoice$28,187$29,912$28,253
Adjustments for Features-9-2,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,178$27,298$28,253
Cost Above Minimum$880$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082010
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
Portable navigation system  $400
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,080$5,905$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-2,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082010
ModelAltimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.965.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160045%
Total Not Requested192555%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

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