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Nissan Altima vs. smart fortwo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. smart fortwo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,520

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $13,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelAltimaAltimafortwo
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRPassion
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,040 $28,970 $14,690
Leather Package 2,060 2,060  
Convenience Package 1,070    
Premium Package 2,070 1,420  
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Comfort Package     950
Cruise control     280
Navigation system     1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)     250
Interior ambient lighting     190
Tachometer     120
Leather Package 1,787 1,787  
Convenience Package 928    
Premium Package 1,796 1,232  
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Comfort Package     0
Cruise control     0
Navigation system     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Interior ambient lighting     0
Tachometer     0
Options (change) 6,980 5,260 3,080
Options (change) 6,054 4,562 0
Destination 780 780 750
Total Price $31,800 $35,010 $18,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. smart fortwo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,429
Model Year201220122011
ModelAltimaAltimafortwo
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRPassion
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4270hp V670hp I3
TransmissionM6CVT-6S5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18155/60-15
Total Price$31,800$35,010$18,520
Adjustments for Features-2,370-3,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,430$31,540$18,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,110$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. smart fortwo

Model Year201220122011
ModelAltimaAltimafortwo
Trim2.5 S3.5 SRPassion
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed automated manual  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height 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 
Total Value of Features$4,480$5,580$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$3,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,189-3,1900

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. smart fortwo

Model Year20122011
ModelAltimafortwo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.3 in73.5 in
Length182.5 in106.1 in
Width70.7 in61.4 in
Height55.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.1,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.8.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in48.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in45.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested72083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37517%
Total Not Requested180083%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35028%
Total Not Requested90072%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
smart fortwo Passion

Cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tachometer
FeatureValueRequested?
Tachometer75Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested7575%
Total Not Requested2525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Power steering (optional)525Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

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