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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: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,340 $27,920 $28,520 $19,565
Base Invoice $22,509 $25,813 $26,366 $18,097
Convenience Package 1,350      
Rear spoiler 405 405 405  
Sunroof   800    
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
Convenience Package 1,185      
Rear spoiler 344 344 344  
Sunroof   702    
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 1,755 1,205 405 2,650
Options (change) 1,529 1,046 344 2,358
Destination 810 810 810 760
Total Price $26,905 $29,935 $29,735 $22,975
Total Invoice $24,848 $27,669 $27,520 $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: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$26,905$29,935$29,735$22,975
Adjustments for Features-2,920-4,345-3,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,985$25,590$26,590$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$2,605$0
Total Invoice$24,848$27,669$27,520$21,215
Adjustments for Features-2,697-4,016-2,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,151$23,653$24,609$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,502$2,458$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
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$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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
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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,290$4,090$945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$4,345$3,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,697-4,016-2,9110

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length191.5 in171.9 in
Width72.0 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.461.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested102566%
Total Not Requested52534%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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