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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,475

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,590

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $15,148 $17,420
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800        
Sunroof 900         750
Fog lights 300          
Body kit 340 340 340      
Sport Plus Package   2,600        
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800    
Extra Value Package 2         880  
Side curtain airbags         645 645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390  
CD changer, in-dash         240 240
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694        
Sunroof 780         600
Fog lights 248          
Body kit 262 262 262      
Sport Plus Package   2,255        
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694    
Extra Value Package 2         792  
Side curtain airbags         555 555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335  
CD changer, in-dash         180 180
Options (change) 2,340 3,740 1,140 800 2,155 1,635
Options (change) 1,984 3,211 956 694 1,862 1,335
Destination 605 605 605 605 580 580
Total Price $26,895 $27,945 $29,145 $31,055 $19,475 $21,465
Total Invoice $24,888 $25,642 $26,901 $28,720 $17,590 $19,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,503
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,895$27,945$29,145$31,055$19,475$21,465
Adjustments for Features-3,020-1,370-3,845-3,1950-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,875$26,575$25,300$27,860$19,475$21,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,425$3,985$0$1,690
Total Invoice$24,888$25,642$26,901$28,720$17,590$19,335
Adjustments for Features-2,795-1,257-3,549-2,9550-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,093$24,385$23,352$25,765$17,590$19,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,292$1,259$3,672$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manual   $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Traction control  $100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$4,090$2,440$4,915$4,265$1,070$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$1,370$3,845$3,195$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,795-1,257-3,549-2,9550-270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in102.4 in
Length192.3 in171.3 in
Width70.4 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.653.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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