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

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Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $50,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800      
Floor mats 160 160      
Braking and Airbag Package 800        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561      
Floor mats 119 119      
Braking and Airbag Package 694        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 7,810 3,110 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 6,904 2,678 0 0 0
Destination 605 605 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,015 $31,115 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,638
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM5T5A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$32,015$31,115$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-800-9,705-10,455-11,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,015$30,315$71,795$90,545$122,055
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$0$18,750$50,260

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,915$13,820$14,570$15,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$9,705$10,455$11,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-736750652549

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in116.5 in
Length192.3 in196.0 in
Width70.4 in77.3 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.663.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested145034%
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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