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Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $30,095

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300
Premium Package 4,200              
Stability control 900 900            
Sport Package 1,300              
Technology Package 2,000 2,000            
6-speed shiftable CVT 500              
Floor mats 175 175 150 150 150 150 150 150
Door sill trim plates 170 170            
Rear spoiler   370            
Light Comfort Package     650 650 650 650 650 650
Xenon/HID headlights     1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560    
Automatic climate control, front     550          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710    
Cargo mat     280 280 280 280 280 280
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595   595    
Navigation system     3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695 695 695 695 695
Heated front seats     720 720 720 720    
Satellite radio     750 750   750 750 750
Proximity key     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Sunroof     1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Rearview camera     1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990 990 990    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,040          
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650 650 650
Premium Package 3,643              
Stability control 780 780            
Sport Package 1,127              
Technology Package 1,734 1,735            
6-speed shiftable CVT 461              
Floor mats 137 137 0 0 0 0 0 0
Door sill trim plates 134 134            
Rear spoiler   292            
Light Comfort Package     0 0 0 0 0 0
Xenon/HID headlights     1,326 1,326 1,326 1,326    
Automatic climate control, front     468          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     604 604 604 604    
Cargo mat     238 238 238 238 238 238
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506   506    
Navigation system     2,805 2,805 2,805 2,805    
Bluetooth cell phone link     591 591 591 591 591 591
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio     638 638   638 638 638
Proximity key     0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Rearview camera     1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842 842 842    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     884          
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553 553 553
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 16,600 15,010 13,665 15,010 7,135 7,135
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 11,895 10,543 9,399 10,543 4,460 4,460
Destination 695 695 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $63,075 $76,685 $85,440 $88,385 $108,010 $134,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,379
Model Year20082008201020102010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$34,410$32,980$63,075$76,685$85,440$88,385$108,010$134,410
Adjustments for Features0-50-5,165-6,115-6,190-8,390-10,365-11,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$57,910$70,570$79,250$79,995$97,645$123,370
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$12,660$21,340$22,085$39,735$65,460

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082008201020102010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100      
6-speed manual  $150  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  $1100$1100
-speed     $0   
FWD$0$0      
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)      $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75 $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50      
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Surround sound      $250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim       $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row     $25$25$25
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0       
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,065$3,115$8,230$9,180$9,255$11,455$13,430$14,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$5,165$6,115$6,190$8,390$10,365$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,054-918-752-1,093-522-446

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082010
ModelAltimaCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.4 in
Length189.8 in188.9 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height57.9 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.962.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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