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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: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,636

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $9,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelVersaAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim1.6SL2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $25,460 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $15,423 $23,729 $26,621 $30,453
Navigation system 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 170 210 210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 350 350 350
Rear spoiler 335 405 405 405
Navigation Package   580    
Convenience Package   1,350    
Navigation system 607      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222      
Floor mats 133 159 159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates 209 266 266 266
Rear spoiler 262 344 344 344
Navigation Package   513    
Convenience Package   1,194    
Options (change) 1,725 2,895 965 965
Options (change) 1,433 2,476 769 769
Destination 780 835 835 835
Total Price $18,495 $29,190 $30,370 $34,490
Total Invoice $17,636 $27,040 $28,225 $32,057

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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: $6,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,587
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelVersaAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim1.6SL2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$18,495$29,190$30,370$34,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,120-3,920-6,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,495$25,070$26,450$27,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,380$2,525
Total Invoice$17,636$27,040$28,225$32,057
Adjustments for Features0-3,817-3,643-6,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,636$23,223$24,582$25,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,359$2,425

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelVersaAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim1.6SL2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
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$2,185$6,305$6,105$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,120$3,920$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,817-3,643-6,409

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122016
ModelVersaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length175.4 in191.9 in
Width66.7 in72.0 in
Height59.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,351 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested117582%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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