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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: $29,095

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,215

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $27,340
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $25,620
Technology Package 1,780 1,780 0
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Premium Audio Package 990    
Floor mats 180 180 115
Premium Package   2,130  
Sport Package   2,370  
Portable navigation system     590
iPod integration     270
Technology Package 1,543 1,543 0
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Premium Audio Package 859    
Floor mats 146 146 84
Premium Package   1,848  
Sport Package   2,056  
Portable navigation system     501
iPod integration     230
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 975
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 815
Destination 780 780 780
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $29,095
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $27,215

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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: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $174
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/65-17
Total Price$31,170$32,810$29,095
Adjustments for Features-1,850-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,320$30,435$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$27,215
Adjustments for Features-1,706-2,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,041$27,893$27,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$852$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Portable navigation system  $400
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,720$6,245$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,706-2,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122009
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.4,151 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 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 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested790100%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested25030%
Total Not Requested57570%

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
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested117547%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested192594%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested790100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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