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Nissan Versa vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,495

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,636

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $8,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelVersaAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim1.6SL2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $24,820 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $15,423 $23,164 $22,681 $26,565
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   280  
Navigation system 700      
Floor mats 170 175 175 175
Rear spoiler 335 370   370
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Technology Package   2,000   2,000
Connection Package   1,000    
Door sill trim plates   170 170 170
Fog lights   310    
Sport Package     1,300  
Stability control     900 900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222   222  
Navigation system 607      
Floor mats 133 137 137 137
Rear spoiler 262 292   292
Illuminated door sill trim plates 209      
Technology Package   1,735   1,735
Connection Package   867    
Door sill trim plates   134 134 134
Fog lights   251    
Sport Package     1,127  
Stability control     780 780
Options (change) 1,725 4,025 2,825 3,615
Options (change) 1,433 3,416 2,400 3,078
Destination 780 695 695 695
Total Price $18,495 $29,540 $27,990 $32,980
Total Invoice $17,636 $27,275 $25,776 $30,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,396
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelVersaAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim1.6SL2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4264, 9?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$18,495$29,540$27,990$32,980
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-720-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,495$24,945$27,270$27,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325$2,365
Total Invoice$17,636$27,275$25,776$30,338
Adjustments for Features0-4,243-663-5,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,636$23,032$25,113$25,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,081$2,090

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelVersaAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim1.6SL2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera $200 $200
Stability control$400 $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Rear air vents $100 $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Traffic information$25$25 $25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0 $0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim $250 $250
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar 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 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,285$7,880$4,005$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595$720$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,243-663-5,216

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelVersaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in189.8 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height59.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,351 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32527%
Total Not Requested90073%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

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