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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: $28,025

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $30,370
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $28,454
Floor mats 180 180  
Fog lights 315    
Premium Package   2,130  
Sport Package   2,370  
iPod integration     260
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Floor mats 146 146  
Fog lights 256    
Premium Package   1,848  
Sport Package   2,056  
iPod integration     214
Leather seating surfaces     909
Options (change) 495 4,680 1,260
Options (change) 402 4,050 1,123
Destination 780 780 825
Total Price $28,025 $31,030 $32,455
Total Invoice $26,042 $28,527 $30,402

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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: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,583
Model Year201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/75-16
Total Price$28,025$31,030$32,455
Adjustments for Features-240-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,785$29,590$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$0
Total Invoice$26,042$28,527$30,402
Adjustments for Features-223-1,3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,819$27,203$30,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,384$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Light bar  $150
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,130$6,330$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-223-1,3240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested137556%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested192594%

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