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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: $26,025

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $6,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120092009
ModelAltimaXterraXterra
TrimVC-T SRSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,900 $24,060 $27,340
Floor mats 245 115 115
iPod integration   270 270
5-speed automatic   800  
Floor mats 0 84 84
iPod integration   230 230
5-speed automatic   756  
Options (change) 245 1,185 385
Options (change) 0 1,070 314
Destination 975 780 780
Total Price $32,120 $26,025 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,754
Model Year202120092009
ModelAltimaXterraXterra
TrimVC-T SRSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19265/70-16265/65-17
Total Price$32,120$26,025$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,4550-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,665$26,025$26,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year202120092009
ModelAltimaXterraXterra
TrimVC-T SRSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Aluminum roof rails $250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,305$2,850$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$0$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments-750-1,846

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20212009
ModelAltimaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length192.9 in178.7 in
Width72.9 in72.8 in
Height56.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.465.7 ft3

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