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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: $33,800

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $44,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaModel S
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,690 $67,400
Floor mats 225  
Tech Package   3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500
85 kWh battery pack   10,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Floor mats 175  
Tech Package   0
Nappa Leather   0
85 kWh battery pack   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 225 17,500
Options (change) 175 0
Destination 885 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,800 $78,570

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,653
Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaModel S
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6362hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$33,800$78,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,800$76,215

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaModel S
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,630$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0190

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length191.9 in196.0 in
Width72.0 in77.3 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.4,647 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
Tesla Model S

85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0No
Electric
362 hp
325 lb-ft
1000Yes
DC quick charging compatibility, free use of proprietary net1000No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 Requested170068%
Total Not Requested78532%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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