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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMatrixMatrix
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $15,148 $17,420
Sport Package 1,490      
Sunroof 850     750
Rear spoiler   370    
Extra Value Package 2     880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     390  
Side curtain airbags     645 645
Stability control     650  
4-speed automatic     830  
CD changer, in-dash     240 240
Sport Package 1,293      
Sunroof 738     600
Rear spoiler   295    
Extra Value Package 2     792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335  
Side curtain airbags     555 555
Stability control     559  
4-speed automatic     753  
CD changer, in-dash     180 180
Options (change) 2,340 370 3,635 1,635
Options (change) 2,031 295 3,174 1,335
Destination 695 695 580 580
Total Price $28,215 $30,445 $20,955 $21,465
Total Invoice $26,063 $28,211 $18,902 $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: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,831
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMatrixMatrix
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,215$30,445$20,955$21,465
Adjustments for Features-1,905-4,630-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,310$25,815$20,055$21,465
Cost Above Minimum$495$0$0$1,410
Total Invoice$26,063$28,211$18,902$19,335
Adjustments for Features-1,760-4,290-8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,303$23,921$18,090$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$382$0$0$1,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMatrixMatrix
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLXRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400 $400 
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50  
Satellite radio $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,340$6,065$2,335$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$4,630$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,760-4,290-8120

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092006
ModelAltimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length189.8 in171.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.353.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Body kit0No
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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