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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: $4,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,785 $28,995 $35,510 $19,565
Rear spoiler 405 405 405  
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
Rear spoiler 344 344 344  
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 405 405 405 2,650
Options (change) 344 344 344 2,358
Destination 885 885 885 760
Total Price $27,075 $30,285 $36,800 $22,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,261
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLS
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?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$27,075$30,285$36,800$22,975
Adjustments for Features-2,395-4,345-8,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,680$25,940$28,580$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$3,900$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaMatrix
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLS
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
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Predictive forward collision warning  $250 
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 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100 
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,340$10,215$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$4,345$8,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-109-176-2750

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length191.9 in171.9 in
Width72.0 in69.5 in
Height57.8 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 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
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 radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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