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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: $26,330

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,467

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550 $29,440
Base Invoice $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976 $27,584
Floor mats 175 175 175 110  
Fog lights 310        
Premium Package   2,460      
6-speed shiftable CVT   500      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000 2,000  
Stability control     600    
Connection Package       3,100  
Convenience Package       1,300  
Leather seating surfaces         1,000
Floor mats 134 134 134 84  
Fog lights 251        
Premium Package   2,134      
6-speed shiftable CVT   463      
Technology Package   1,735 1,735 1,735  
Stability control     520    
Connection Package       2,689  
Convenience Package       1,127  
Leather seating surfaces         909
Options (change) 485 5,135 2,775 6,510 1,000
Options (change) 385 4,466 2,389 5,635 909
Destination 695 695 695 695 845
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $26,330 $31,010 $32,850 $31,405 $31,285
Total Invoice $24,467 $28,498 $30,305 $28,956 $29,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,361
Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9264, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16265/75-16
Total Price$26,330$31,010$32,850$31,405$31,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-2,850-1,135-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,330$27,860$30,000$30,270$29,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,530$3,670$3,940$0
Total Invoice$24,467$28,498$30,305$28,956$29,338
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-2,629-1,046-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,467$25,603$27,676$27,910$27,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,136$3,209$3,443$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
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$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack    $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net    $40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted    $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100 $100 
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler $200 $200 
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325 
CD player$125   $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information $25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Light bar    $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
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 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar 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 
All-terrain tires    $0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires    $0
Total Value of Features$5,255$8,405$8,105$6,390$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$2,850$1,135$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,895-2,629-1,046-1,510

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,146 lb.4,144 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested202546%
Total Not Requested242554%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested145051%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested64560%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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