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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: $20,215

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,144

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062007
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $16,890
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $15,283
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 1         270
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390
Alloy wheels         410
CD changer, in-dash         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 1         243
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335
Alloy wheels         328
CD changer, in-dash         180
Options (change) 2,340 3,740 1,140 800 2,705
Options (change) 1,984 3,211 956 694 2,241
Destination 605 605 605 605 620
Total Price $26,895 $27,945 $29,145 $31,055 $20,215
Total Invoice $24,888 $25,642 $26,901 $28,720 $18,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,949
Model Year20062006200620062007
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,895$27,945$29,145$31,055$20,215
Adjustments for Features-3,020-1,370-3,845-3,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,875$26,575$25,300$27,860$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,425$3,985$0
Total Invoice$24,888$25,642$26,901$28,720$18,144
Adjustments for Features-2,795-1,257-3,549-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,093$24,385$23,352$25,765$18,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,292$1,259$3,672$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062006200620062007
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0  $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control  $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $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
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat    $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
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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,090$2,440$4,915$4,265$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$1,370$3,845$3,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,795-1,257-3,549-2,9550

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062007
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 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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