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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $28,475

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014201420142014
ModelAltimaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.5 SRBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $49,600 $56,600 $63,300 $66,900 $66,800 $70,900 $83,300 $110,400 $146,000
Premium Package 2,130                  
Sport Package 2,370                  
Technology Package 1,780                  
Door sill trim plates 175                  
Floor mats 180                  
Basic Package   5,640 5,640     4,540 4,540      
Comfort Lighting Package   250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
Rearview camera   1,750 1,750 665 665 1,750 1,750 1,750 655 655
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Satellite radio   750 750     750 750 750    
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595   595 595
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790 790 790 790    
Temporary spare tire             390      
Auto-dimming mirrors               420    
Heated front seats               525    
PCM               3,675    
Wood trim                   0
Premium Package 1,848                  
Sport Package 2,056                  
Technology Package 1,543                  
Door sill trim plates 126                  
Floor mats 146                  
Basic Package   0 0     0 0      
Comfort Lighting Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   638 638     638 638 638    
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506 506   506 506
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Temporary spare tire             0      
Auto-dimming mirrors               0    
Heated front seats               0    
PCM               0    
Wood trim                   0
Options (change) 6,635 10,865 10,865 3,390 3,390 9,765 10,155 9,250 2,590 2,590
Options (change) 5,719 1,144 1,144 506 506 1,144 1,144 638 506 506
Destination 780 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,985 $61,460 $68,460 $67,685 $71,285 $77,560 $82,050 $93,545 $113,985 $149,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,856
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014201420142014
ModelAltimaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.5 SRBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6300hp V6240hp V6 D300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$32,985$61,460$68,460$67,685$71,285$77,560$82,050$93,545$113,985$149,585
Adjustments for Features0-5,400-6,750-7,250-7,200-6,800-6,750-10,425-11,575-13,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$56,060$61,710$60,435$64,085$70,760$75,300$83,120$102,410$136,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650$4,375$8,025$14,700$19,240$27,060$46,350$80,350

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2012201420142014201420142014201420142014
ModelAltimaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.5 SRBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100         
6-speed manual $150        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0         
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel        $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15         
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power        $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0         
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $100 $100  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40         
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25         
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75         
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150 $150 $150 $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)       $0  
Body kit       $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75         
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler       $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings       $75 $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325     
CD player$125$125$125  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0         
HD radio        $50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25         
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer         $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse        $25$25
Performance meter         $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25         
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver        $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger        $300$300
Heated second row seats        $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat        $150$150
Metal pedals       $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100         
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat        $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat        $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat        $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat        $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650 $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim         $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars         $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0         
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,305$7,705$9,055$9,555$9,505$9,105$9,055$12,730$13,880$15,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,400$6,750$7,250$7,200$6,800$6,750$10,425$11,575$13,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-211-161-152-188-176-182-152-132

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.0 in
Length190.7 in190.8 in
Width70.7 in76.3 in
Height57.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested239072%
Total Not Requested95028%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested239072%
Total Not Requested95028%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested149067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested64065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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