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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: $34,150

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $46,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelAltimaModel S
Trim3.5 SL85
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,690 $80,000
Floor mats 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Floor mats 175  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 575 6,750
Options (change) 451 0
Destination 885 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,150 $80,450

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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 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,798
Model Year20172015
ModelAltimaModel S
Trim3.5 SL85
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6362hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$34,150$80,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,150$76,730

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172015
ModelAltimaModel S
Trim3.5 SL85
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 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,115$8,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0291

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172015
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

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

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