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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $39,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelAltimaAltimaModel SModel S
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $74,990 $94,990
Floor mats 235 235    
Technology Package 1,290      
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Floor mats 0 0    
Technology Package 0      
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 344 344 0 0
Destination 885 885 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $71,690 $91,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,043
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelAltimaAltimaModel SModel S
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4270hp V6534hp E778hp E
TransmissionCVTCVT-7A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$32,185$37,410$71,690$91,690
Adjustments for Features0-600-5,520-6,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$36,810$66,170$84,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$18,735

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2018201820202020
ModelAltimaAltimaModel SModel S
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power charge port door  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $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 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Range alert  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,540$8,140$13,060$14,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$5,520$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20485466

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182020
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 Weight3,198 lb.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.462.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested235072%
Total Not Requested92528%

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