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Nissan Altima vs. Saturn VUE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Saturn VUE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,570

Saturn VUE XE   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,737

Saturn VUE XE   
Difference: $873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaVUEVUE
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLXEXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $21,525 $24,800
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $20,126 $23,188
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800    
Sunroof 900     850 850
Satellite radio 350 350 350    
Floor mats 160 160 160 80  
Fog lights 300     150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800    
Preferred Package       795  
Premium Trim Package       1,075 1,075
Navigation system       2,145 2,145
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers       325 325
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561    
Sunroof 780     782 782
Satellite radio 304 304 304    
Floor mats 119 119 119 74  
Fog lights 248     138  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   172      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694    
Preferred Package       731  
Premium Trim Package       989 989
Navigation system       1,973 1,973
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers       299 299
Options (change) 4,310 8,040 3,110 5,420 4,395
Options (change) 3,706 7,076 2,678 4,986 4,043
Destination 605 605 605 625 625
Total Price $28,865 $32,245 $31,115 $27,570 $29,820
Total Invoice $26,610 $29,507 $28,623 $25,737 $27,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Saturn VUE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,905
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaVUEVUE
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLXEXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6169hp I4257hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5A4A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8180, 11180, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16235/65-16235/60-17
Total Price$28,865$32,245$31,115$27,570$29,820
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-1,105-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$32,220$30,290$26,465$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,355$1,425$0$1,660
Total Invoice$26,610$29,507$28,623$25,737$27,856
Adjustments for Features0-23-759-1,032-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,610$29,484$27,864$24,705$26,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,874$1,254$0$1,568

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaVUEVUE
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLXEXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800 
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 $0$0
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$1,845$1,870$2,670$2,950$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$1,105$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-759-1,032-1,583

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Saturn VUE

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaVUE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in106.6 in
Length192.3 in180.1 in
Width70.4 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft326.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.654.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested297569%
Total Not Requested135031%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested805100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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