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Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,005

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaModel 3
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $49,000
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 610 1,000
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 885 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,005 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,173
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaModel 3
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6258hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,005$43,700
Adjustments for Features-5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,500$43,700

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaModel 3
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,705$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-120

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length191.9 in184.8 in
Width72.0 in72.8 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.0 ft3

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