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Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,235

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,437

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $24,820 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $23,164 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Side curtain airbags 700 700        
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230   280    
Interior air filter 60 60        
Floor mats 110 110 175 175 175 110
Satellite radio 350 350        
Bodyside moldings   110        
Connection Package     1,000      
Fog lights     310      
Sport Package       1,300    
Stability control       900 900  
Convenience Package           1,300
Side curtain airbags 607 607        
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171   222    
Interior air filter 44 44        
Floor mats 74 74 137 137 137 84
Satellite radio 304 304        
Bodyside moldings   77        
Connection Package     867      
Fog lights     251      
Sport Package       1,127    
Stability control       780 780  
Convenience Package           1,127
Options (change) 2,350 1,560 1,485 2,655 1,075 1,410
Options (change) 1,980 1,277 1,255 2,266 917 1,211
Destination 605 605 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $26,805 $27,915 $27,000 $27,820 $30,440 $25,235
Total Invoice $24,891 $25,965 $25,114 $25,642 $28,177 $23,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,572
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM6A5CVT-6M6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9264, 9?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,805$27,915$27,000$27,820$30,440$25,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-3,255-830-4,255-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,805$26,510$23,745$26,990$26,185$24,870
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0$3,245$2,440$1,125
Total Invoice$24,891$25,965$25,114$25,642$28,177$23,437
Adjustments for Features0-1,307-3,028-765-3,939-339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,891$24,658$22,086$24,877$24,238$23,098
Cost Above Minimum$233$0$0$2,791$2,152$1,012

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed automatic $900    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 $1100 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Stability control$400$400 $400$400$400
Traction control$100$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo mat  $40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125$125
Rear air vents  $100 $100 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Skid plate (one) $50    
Skid plates$150     
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tubular side steps $350    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325 
CD player   $125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0     
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires$0$0    
Total Value of Features$3,525$4,930$6,780$4,355$7,780$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$3,255$830$4,255$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,307-3,028-765-3,939-339

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062008
ModelXterraAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.7 in189.8 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height74.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

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 spoiler200No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested110090%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested40538%
Total Not Requested66562%

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