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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: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelAltimaAltimaXterra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $30,590
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $29,203
Premium Audio Package 990    
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 180 180  
Premium Package   2,130  
Sport Package   2,370  
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Premium Audio Package 859    
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Floor mats 146 146  
Premium Package   1,848  
Sport Package   2,056  
Leather seating surfaces     927
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 1,000
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 927
Destination 780 780 885
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $32,475
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $31,015

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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: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,665
Model Year201220122015
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)264, 9264, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/75-16
Total Price$31,170$32,810$32,475
Adjustments for Features-430-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,740$31,855$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$31,015
Adjustments for Features-397-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,350$29,195$31,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122015
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
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$200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Light bar  $150
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
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$4,845$5,370$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-397-8750

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122015
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 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172570%
Total Not Requested75030%
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 system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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