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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $38,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.5 SR7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,520 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Premium Package 2,380                
Sport Package 2,370                
Technology Package 1,780                
Floor mats 175                
Door sill trim plates 170                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000     1,000
Premium Package 2,064                
Sport Package 2,056                
Technology Package 1,543                
Floor mats 134                
Door sill trim plates 134                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0     0
Options (change) 6,875 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 7,750 6,750 6,750 7,750
Options (change) 5,931 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 750 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,145 $70,450 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $106,450 $83,450 $88,450 $109,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,334
Model Year201020162016201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.5 SR7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionCVT-6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$32,145$70,450$75,450$80,450$85,450$106,450$83,450$88,450$109,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,955-6,680-4,955-6,680-7,055-4,955-6,680-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$65,495$68,770$75,495$78,770$99,395$78,495$81,770$102,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201020162016201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.5 SR7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100        
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $0  $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0        
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50        
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150        
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150        
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25        
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75        
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200        
Sunroof$900        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50        
CD player$125        
DVD-compatible player$0        
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15        
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25        
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
Interior ambient lighting$150        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75        
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100        
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,880$8,835$10,560$8,835$10,560$10,935$8,835$10,560$10,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955$6,680$4,955$6,680$7,055$4,955$6,680$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0443558388492418374476406

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20102016
ModelAltimaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length190.7 in196.0 in
Width70.7 in77.3 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202579%
Total Not Requested55021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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