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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: $24,650

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,896

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $4,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009200920092009
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $21,040 $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $19,728 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976
Side curtain airbags 700 700          
Technology Package 1,300         2,000  
Floor mats 115 115 175 175 175 175 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     280   280    
Convenience Plus Package     2,150        
Fog lights     310 310      
Sport Package         1,490    
Stability control           600  
Convenience Package             1,300
Side curtain airbags 607 607          
Technology Package 1,127         1,735  
Floor mats 83 83 134 134 134 134 84
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     222   222    
Convenience Plus Package     1,866        
Fog lights     251 251      
Sport Package         1,293    
Stability control           520  
Convenience Package             1,127
Options (change) 2,115 815 2,915 485 1,945 2,775 1,410
Options (change) 1,817 690 2,473 385 1,649 2,389 1,211
Destination 780 780 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $30,155 $29,155 $24,650 $26,330 $27,820 $32,850 $26,305
Total Invoice $28,143 $27,296 $22,896 $24,467 $25,681 $30,305 $24,532

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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: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,756
Model Year2008200820092009200920092009
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM6A5M6CVT-6M6CVT-6CVT
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$30,155$29,155$24,650$26,330$27,820$32,850$26,305
Adjustments for Features-2,210-1,5900-2,600-350-5,450-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$27,565$24,650$23,730$27,470$27,400$26,020
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$920$0$3,740$3,670$2,290
Total Invoice$28,143$27,296$22,896$24,467$25,681$30,305$24,532
Adjustments for Features-2,063-1,4890-2,416-323-5,028-266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,080$25,807$22,896$22,051$25,358$25,277$24,266
Cost Above Minimum$273$0$845$0$3,307$3,226$2,215

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820092009200920092009
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150  
5-speed automatic $900     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 $1100 
CVT      $1000
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700      
RWD $0     
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
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 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Rearview camera     $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Stability control$400$400  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150
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$40 
Cargo net$40$40     
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150      
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   $325 
CD player  $125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50   $50 
Navigation system     $600 
Satellite radio$200$200   $200 
Traffic information     $25 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors    $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$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$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats   $200 $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 $250 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900 
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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$5,740$5,120$3,530$6,130$3,880$8,980$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$1,590$0$2,600$350$5,450$285
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,063-1,4890-2,416-323-5,028-266

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
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.3,146 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 Xterra Off Road

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Alloy wheels350Yes
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
Alarm100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested75534%
Total Not Requested146566%

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 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested40538%
Total Not Requested66562%

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