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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: $33,280

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelAltimaModel 3
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $49,000
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Technology Package 957  
Floor mats 159  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 1,650 1,000
Options (change) 1,382 0
Destination 810 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,280 $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: $8,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,631
Model Year20142018
ModelAltimaModel 3
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6258hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,280$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,280$41,280

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20142018
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 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,580$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0349

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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 Year20142018
ModelAltimaModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length191.5 in184.8 in
Width72.0 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,295 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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