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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: $32,095

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $59,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelAltimaAltimaModel S
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $92,400
Stability control 900 900  
Premium Package 4,400    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Tech Package     3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Stability control 780 780  
Premium Package 3,817    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Tech Package     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Options (change) 7,970 3,070 6,000
Options (change) 6,927 2,649 0
Destination 625 625 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,595 $32,095 $92,070

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,597
Model Year200720072012
ModelAltimaAltimaModel S
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6416hp E
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/35-21
Total Price$32,595$32,095$92,070
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,395$32,095$87,390
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200720072012
ModelAltimaAltimaModel S
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,880$3,680$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830322

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20072012
ModelAltimaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length189.8 in196.0 in
Width70.7 in77.3 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.963.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested345075%
Total Not Requested115025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested58526%

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