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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: $24,825

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,171

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $22,430 $26,270 $25,110 $26,800
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $21,028 $24,424 $23,272 $25,116
Side curtain airbags 700 700        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230        
Interior air filter 60 60        
Floor mats 110 110 175 175 175 110
Bodyside moldings   110        
Convenience Package     1,150     1,300
Fog lights     310 310    
Side curtain airbags 607 607        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171        
Interior air filter 44 44        
Floor mats 74 74 134 134 134 84
Bodyside moldings   77        
Convenience Package     998     1,127
Fog lights     251 251    
Options (change) 1,100 1,210 1,635 485 175 1,410
Options (change) 896 973 1,383 385 134 1,211
Destination 605 605 760 760 760 760
Total Price $25,555 $27,565 $24,825 $27,515 $26,045 $28,970
Total Invoice $23,807 $25,661 $23,171 $25,569 $24,166 $27,087

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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: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,774
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM6A5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,555$27,565$24,825$27,515$26,045$28,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-1,055-3,805-980-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,555$25,785$23,770$23,710$25,065$28,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$60$0$1,355$4,295
Total Invoice$23,807$25,661$23,171$25,569$24,166$27,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,657-985-3,536-909-902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,807$24,004$22,186$22,033$23,257$26,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$197$153$0$1,224$4,152

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
5-speed automatic $900    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50    
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
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125
Rear air vents   $100  
Rear wiper$175$175    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler     $200
Skid plate (one) $50    
Skid plates$150     
Sunroof   $900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tubular side steps $350    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325    
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0 $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors    $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$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats   $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $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$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  
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$2,575$4,355$3,630$6,380$3,555$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$1,055$3,805$980$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,657-985-3,536-909-902

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062011
ModelXterraAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.7 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height74.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested75562%
Total Not Requested46538%

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 SR

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
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
Total Requested40537%
Total Not Requested69063%

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