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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: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,710 $26,750 $25,570 $16,990
Base Invoice $21,290 $24,860 $23,697 $15,373
Convenience Plus Package 1,150      
Convenience Package 1,350      
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Fog lights 315 315    
Sport Package     2,370  
Extra Value Package 2       880
Side curtain airbags       645
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300
Stability control       650
4-speed automatic       830
Convenience Plus Package 998      
Convenience Package 1,172      
Rear spoiler 303 303    
Fog lights 256 256    
Sport Package     2,056  
Extra Value Package 2       792
Side curtain airbags       555
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258
Stability control       559
4-speed automatic       753
Options (change) 3,190 690 2,370 3,305
Options (change) 2,729 559 2,056 2,917
Destination 780 780 780 660
Total Price $26,680 $28,220 $28,720 $20,955
Total Invoice $24,799 $26,199 $26,533 $18,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,949
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,680$28,220$28,720$20,955
Adjustments for Features-1,905-3,555-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,775$24,665$26,290$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$110$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$24,799$26,199$26,533$18,950
Adjustments for Features-1,771-3,300-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,028$22,899$24,288$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$129$0$1,389$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100  
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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$3,665$5,315$4,190$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$3,555$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,771-3,300-2,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in171.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,181 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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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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested97073%

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 XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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