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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: $25,590

Nissan Altima 2.5 SR   
Difference: $3,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,886

Nissan Altima 2.5 SR   
Difference: $3,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017201720172017
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $24,470 $25,460 $28,570 $27,990 $32,690
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $22,808 $23,729 $26,621 $26,082 $30,453
Technology Package 1,300            
Side curtain airbags 700 700          
Floor mats 115 115 235 225 225 235 225
iPod integration 290 290          
Technology Package 1,127            
Side curtain airbags 607 607          
Floor mats 83 83 193 175 175 193 175
iPod integration 243 243          
Options (change) 2,405 1,105 235 225 225 235 225
Options (change) 2,060 933 193 175 175 193 175
Destination 780 780 885 885 885 885 885
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $25,590 $26,570 $29,680 $29,110 $33,800
Total Invoice $28,386 $27,539 $23,886 $24,789 $27,681 $27,160 $31,513

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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: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,195
Model Year2008200820172017201720172017
ModelXterraXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SR3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6A5CVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
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$30,445$29,445$25,590$26,570$29,680$29,110$33,800
Adjustments for Features-1,110-4900-575-2,525-750-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,335$28,955$25,590$25,995$27,155$28,360$28,300
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$405$1,565$2,770$2,710
Total Invoice$28,386$27,539$23,886$24,789$27,681$27,160$31,513
Adjustments for Features-1,035-4580-536-2,355-700-5,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,351$27,081$23,886$24,253$25,326$26,460$26,385
Cost Above Minimum$270$0$0$367$1,440$2,574$2,499

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820172017201720172017
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  
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700      
RWD $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
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150
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     
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     
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150      
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
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
Tow hook(s), front$40$40     
Tubular side steps $350     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100     
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
USB port  $25$25$25$25$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
Interior ambient lighting    $150 $150
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
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$5,115$4,495$4,005$4,580$6,530$4,755$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$490$0$575$2,525$750$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,035-4580-536-2,355-700-5,128

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082017
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

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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