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Nissan Altima vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaS40
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $28,515
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $26,804
Premium Package 4,200   2,350
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sport Package 1,300    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Rear spoiler   370  
Climate Package     412
Dynamic Trim Package     1,695
Navigation system     2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Proximity key     450
Xenon HID headlights     800
Premium Package 3,643   2,021
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Sport Package 1,127    
Floor mats 137 137  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Rear spoiler   292  
Climate Package     354
Dynamic Trim Package     1,457
Navigation system     1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Proximity key     387
Xenon HID headlights     688
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 8,387
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 7,211
Destination 695 695 745
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $37,647
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $34,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,459
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaS40
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$34,410$32,980$37,647
Adjustments for Features0-50-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$37,637
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$34,760
Adjustments for Features0-46-9
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$34,751
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaS40
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,865$2,915$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$10
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-9

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in175.9 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242569%
Total Not Requested110031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested152584%
Total Not Requested30016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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