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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: $23,260

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,963

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $7,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelAltimaAltimaMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $18,610 $20,920
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $17,028 $19,141
Technology Package 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 315      
Rear spoiler 375   200  
Premium Audio Package 990      
Sport Package   2,370 160  
Premium Package   2,130    
215/45WR17     880  
Navigation system     1,520 1,300
Cruise control     250  
Sunroof     890 890
Technology Package 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 256      
Rear spoiler 303   160  
Premium Audio Package 859      
Sport Package   2,056 128  
Premium Package   1,848    
215/45WR17     704  
Navigation system     1,281 1,105
Cruise control     200  
Sunroof     712 712
Options (change) 3,460 6,280 3,900 2,190
Options (change) 2,961 5,447 3,185 1,817
Destination 780 780 750 750
Total Price $30,990 $32,630 $23,260 $23,860
Total Invoice $28,601 $29,924 $20,963 $21,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,660
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelAltimaAltimaMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,990$32,630$23,260$23,860
Adjustments for Features-4,310-4,83500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,680$27,795$23,260$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$600
Total Invoice$28,601$29,924$20,963$21,708
Adjustments for Features-3,978-4,43400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,623$25,490$20,963$21,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$867$0$745

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelAltimaAltimaMatrixMatrix
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$4,905$5,430$595$595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$4,835$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,978-4,43400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122010
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 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested77594%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested227592%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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