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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: $22,945

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $87

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $19,565
Base Invoice $18,331 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $18,097
Special Edition Premium Package 1,300          
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800 800      
Fog lights 290 300        
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350 350  
Sunroof   900        
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800  
Sport Package     1,250     1,240
Premium Package           1,410
Special Edition Premium Package 1,127          
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694 694      
Fog lights 241 248        
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304 304  
Sunroof   780        
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694  
Sport Package     1,085     1,103
Premium Package           1,255
Options (change) 2,740 2,350 3,200 1,150 1,150 2,650
Options (change) 2,366 2,026 2,777 998 998 2,358
Destination 605 605 605 605 605 760
Total Price $22,945 $26,905 $27,405 $29,155 $31,405 $22,975
Total Invoice $21,302 $24,930 $25,208 $26,943 $29,024 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $470
Model Year200620062006200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5T5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$22,945$26,905$27,405$29,155$31,405$22,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-325-3,400-2,750-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,945$24,330$27,080$25,755$28,655$22,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,385$4,135$2,810$5,710$0
Total Invoice$21,302$24,930$25,208$26,943$29,024$21,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,386-299-3,142-2,542-383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,302$22,544$24,909$23,801$26,482$20,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,242$3,607$2,499$5,180$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620062006200620062011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  $0
4-speed automatic $800    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control     $400
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200 
Rear wiper     $175
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325 
CD player$125 $125  $125
MP3-compatible player     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$1,305$3,880$1,630$4,705$4,055$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$325$3,400$2,750$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,386-299-3,142-2,542-383

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062011
ModelAltimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in102.4 in
Length192.3 in171.9 in
Width70.4 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.661.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Special Edition Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alarm100No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested142559%
Total Not Requested98541%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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