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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,840 $25,630 $24,520 $26,780 $19,565
Base Invoice $20,476 $23,828 $22,727 $25,097 $18,097
Convenience Plus Package 1,150        
Convenience Package 1,100        
Fog lights 310 310      
Rear spoiler 370 370      
Sport Package     2,370   1,240
Premium Package         1,410
Convenience Plus Package 998        
Convenience Package 954        
Fog lights 251 251      
Rear spoiler 295 295      
Sport Package     2,056   1,103
Premium Package         1,255
Options (change) 2,930 680 2,370 0 2,650
Options (change) 2,498 546 2,056 0 2,358
Destination 750 750 750 750 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $25,520 $27,060 $27,640 $25,180 $22,975
Total Invoice $23,724 $25,124 $25,533 $23,497 $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: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $637
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,520$27,060$27,640$25,180$22,975
Adjustments for Features-2,595-4,245-3,1200-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,925$22,815$24,520$25,180$22,250
Cost Above Minimum$110$0$1,705$2,365$0
Total Invoice$23,724$25,124$25,533$23,497$21,215
Adjustments for Features-2,412-3,941-2,8820-669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,312$21,183$22,651$23,497$20,546
Cost Above Minimum$129$0$1,468$2,314$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100   
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25 
Compass $0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150   
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,240$5,115$1,995$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$4,245$3,120$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,412-3,941-2,8820-669

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in171.9 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested47539%
Total Not Requested74561%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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 radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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