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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: $26,545

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,414

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,340 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $25,620 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Technology Package 0        
Floor mats 115 160 160 160 160
Portable navigation system 590        
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800    
Navigation Package   1,800   1,800  
Sunroof   900      
Satellite radio   350 350 350 350
Fog lights   300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800
Technology Package 0        
Floor mats 84 119 119 119 119
Portable navigation system 501        
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694    
Navigation Package   1,561   1,561  
Sunroof   780      
Satellite radio   304 304 304 304
Fog lights   248      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694
Options (change) 705 4,310 2,340 3,110 1,310
Options (change) 585 3,706 1,983 2,678 1,117
Destination 780 605 605 605 605
Total Price $28,825 $28,865 $26,545 $31,115 $31,565
Total Invoice $26,985 $26,610 $24,414 $28,623 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $264
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA5A4M5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$28,825$28,865$26,545$31,115$31,565
Adjustments for Features-3,860-3,8000-4,625-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,965$25,065$26,545$26,490$28,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480$1,425$3,125
Total Invoice$26,985$26,610$24,414$28,623$29,143
Adjustments for Features-3,614-3,5030-4,255-3,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,371$23,107$24,414$24,368$26,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,307$1,261$2,920

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
4-speed automatic $800   
5-speed manual  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50    
Stability control$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Rear wiper$175    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof $900 $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tubular side steps$350    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325
CD player  $125  
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system $600 $600 
Portable navigation system$400    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0 $0  
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$5,090$5,030$1,230$5,855$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$3,800$0$4,625$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,614-3,5030-4,255-3,116

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelXterraAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length178.7 in192.3 in
Width72.8 in70.4 in
Height74.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.2 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.7 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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