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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: $28,145

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $3,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaXterra
TrimVC-T SRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,900 $27,200
Floor mats 245 120
Floor mats 0 91
Options (change) 245 120
Options (change) 0 91
Destination 975 825
Total Price $32,120 $28,145

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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: $1,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,801
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaXterra
TrimVC-T SRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19265/70-16
Total Price$32,120$28,145
Adjustments for Features-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,250$28,145

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaXterra
TrimVC-T SRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,305$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20212012
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.4,143 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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