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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: $29,450

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV   
Difference: $43,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152019201920192019
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV75DStandard Range (85D)Long Range / 100DPerformance / P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,720 $28,150 $29,830 $76,000 $79,000 $83,000 $99,000
Technology Package 1,090 1,090          
Convenience Package 1,350            
Cold Weather Package 500            
Cargo mat 75 75 75        
Floor mats 135 135 135        
Rear spoiler 405 405 405        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350        
Sunroof   800          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0
Technology Package 965 965          
Convenience Package 1,194            
Cold Weather Package 443            
Cargo mat 53 53 53        
Floor mats 106 106 106        
Rear spoiler 344 344 344        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 266        
Sunroof   702          
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 3,905 2,855 965 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 3,371 2,436 769 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,450 $31,830 $31,620 $72,700 $75,700 $79,700 $95,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance / P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,793
Model Year2015201520152019201920192019
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV75DStandard Range (85D)Long Range / 100DPerformance / P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$29,450$31,830$31,620$72,700$75,700$79,700$95,700
Adjustments for Features-100-1,2000-7,895-7,895-8,645-9,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$30,630$31,620$64,805$67,805$71,055$85,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,280$2,270$0$3,000$6,250$20,985

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2015201520152019201920192019
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV75DStandard Range (85D)Long Range / 100DPerformance / P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    $100
Power charge port door   $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Brake assist$50$50$50    
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Moving object detection, rear$25$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles      $15
HEPA interior air filter      $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Wiper de-icer      $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits   $200$200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack   $0   
85 kWh battery pack    $0  
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750$750$750
High amperage charger     $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD player$125$125$125    
Center stack smartphone cradle      $0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50    
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0$0$0
Range alert   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound      $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75    
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200    
Leather seating surfaces $900     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$5,115$6,215$5,015$12,910$12,910$13,660$14,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$1,200$0$7,895$7,895$8,645$9,910
Value of Feature Adjustments-92-1,1120684657683652

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20152019
ModelAltimaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length191.5 in196.0 in
Width72.0 in77.3 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 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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