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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: $25,335

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,644

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $22,710 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $21,290 $24,860 $23,697
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230      
Interior air filter 60 60      
Floor mats 110 110 180 180 180
Bodyside moldings   110      
Convenience Package     1,350    
Fog lights     315 315  
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171      
Interior air filter 44 44      
Floor mats 74 74 146 146 146
Bodyside moldings   77      
Convenience Package     1,172    
Fog lights     256 256  
Options (change) 1,100 1,210 1,845 495 180
Options (change) 896 973 1,574 402 146
Destination 605 605 780 780 780
Total Price $25,555 $27,565 $25,335 $28,025 $26,530
Total Invoice $23,807 $25,661 $23,644 $26,042 $24,623

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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: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,394
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6A5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$25,555$27,565$25,335$28,025$26,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-1,155-3,905-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,555$25,785$24,180$24,120$25,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$60$0$1,330
Total Invoice$23,807$25,661$23,644$26,042$24,623
Adjustments for Features0-1,657-1,078-3,629-1,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,807$24,004$22,566$22,413$23,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$197$153$0$1,208

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed automatic $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $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
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
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
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150 
Automatic headlights  $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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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$2,200$3,980$3,355$6,105$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$1,155$3,905$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,657-1,078-3,629-1,002

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested75557%
Total Not Requested56543%

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%

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