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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $50,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Premium Package 2,460        
6-speed shiftable CVT 500        
Floor mats 175 175      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Door sill trim plates 170 170      
Stability control   600      
Rear spoiler   370      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Premium Package 2,134        
6-speed shiftable CVT 463        
Floor mats 134 134      
Technology Package 1,735 1,735      
Door sill trim plates 134 134      
Stability control   520      
Rear spoiler   295      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $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 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,424
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$31,180$33,390$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features-1000-6,820-7,570-8,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$74,680$93,430$124,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
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
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
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$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$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
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   
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 door panel trim$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$5,890$5,790$12,610$13,360$14,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$6,820$7,570$8,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-920527472416

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,146 lb.4,609 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested270061%
Total Not Requested175039%
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%

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