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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: $25,525

Nissan Altima 2.5 SR   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,820

Nissan Altima 2.5 SR   
Difference: $1,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $24,470 $25,460 $28,570 $27,990 $32,690
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $22,808 $23,729 $26,621 $26,082 $30,453
Side curtain airbags 700 700          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230          
Interior air filter 60 60          
Floor mats 110 110 220 210 210 220 210
Satellite radio 350 350          
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900            
Side curtain airbags 607 607          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171          
Interior air filter 44 44          
Floor mats 74 74 177 159 159 177 159
Satellite radio 304 304          
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780            
Options (change) 2,350 1,450 220 210 210 220 210
Options (change) 1,980 1,200 177 159 159 177 159
Destination 605 605 835 835 835 835 835
Total Price $26,805 $27,805 $25,525 $26,505 $29,615 $29,045 $33,735
Total Invoice $24,891 $25,888 $23,820 $24,723 $27,615 $27,094 $31,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,001
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6A5CVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,805$27,805$25,525$26,505$29,615$29,045$33,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-1,255-1,830-3,630-2,005-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,805$26,475$24,270$24,675$25,985$27,040$27,130
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0$405$1,715$2,770$2,860
Total Invoice$24,891$25,888$23,820$24,723$27,615$27,094$31,447
Adjustments for Features0-1,238-1,171-1,707-3,385-1,870-6,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,891$24,650$22,649$23,016$24,230$25,224$25,290
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$0$367$1,581$2,575$2,641

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
5-speed automatic $900     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100$1100
CVT   $1000$1000  
RWD$0$0     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100 $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 $100
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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$40$40
Cargo net$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear spoiler  $200  $200 
Skid plate (one) $50     
Skid plates$150      
Sunroof      $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40     
Tubular side steps $350     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Navigation system      $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information      $25
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass$0$0  $0 $0
Heated mirrors    $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$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$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Heated front seats    $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0      
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,900$4,230$4,155$4,730$6,530$4,905$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$1,255$1,830$3,630$2,005$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238-1,171-1,707-3,385-1,870-6,157

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062016
ModelXterraAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.7 in191.9 in
Width72.8 in72.0 in
Height74.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.4 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-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SR

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

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

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 3.5 SL

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

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