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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: $2,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAltimaAltimaS40S40
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Package 4,200      
Stability control 900 900    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Sport Package 1,300      
Door sill trim plates 170 170    
Floor mats 175 175    
Rear spoiler   370    
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Proximity key     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Premium Package 3,643      
Stability control 780 780    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Sport Package 1,127      
Door sill trim plates 134 134    
Floor mats 137 137    
Rear spoiler   292    
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Proximity key     423 423
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 6,700 4,900
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 6,298 4,606
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $35,325 $36,925
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $33,258 $34,762

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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: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,580
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAltimaAltimaS40S40
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,410$32,980$35,325$36,925
Adjustments for Features0-50-410-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$34,915$36,290
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$33,258$34,762
Adjustments for Features0-46-386-598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$32,872$34,164
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAltimaAltimaS40S40
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,765$2,815$3,175$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$410$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-386-598

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082011
ModelAltimaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in176.2 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,363 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 ft314.3 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested90026%
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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