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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: $29,095

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,215

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,340 $26,270 $25,110 $26,800
Base Invoice $25,620 $24,424 $23,272 $25,116
Technology Package 0 1,780 1,780 1,780
Floor mats 115 175 175 110
Portable navigation system 590      
iPod integration 270      
Fog lights   310    
Rear spoiler   370    
Premium Audio Package   1,240    
Premium Package     2,380 4,230
Sport Package     2,370  
Convenience Package       1,300
Technology Package 0 1,543 1,543 1,543
Floor mats 84 134 134 84
Portable navigation system 501      
iPod integration 230      
Fog lights   251    
Rear spoiler   295    
Premium Audio Package   1,075    
Premium Package     2,064 3,669
Sport Package     2,056  
Convenience Package       1,127
Options (change) 975 3,875 6,705 7,420
Options (change) 815 3,298 5,797 6,423
Destination 780 760 760 760
Total Price $29,095 $30,905 $32,575 $34,980
Total Invoice $27,215 $28,482 $29,829 $32,299

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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: $40
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $438
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$29,095$30,905$32,575$34,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-2,375-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,095$29,055$30,200$33,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145$4,665
Total Invoice$27,215$28,482$29,829$32,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-2,175-1,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,215$26,777$27,654$31,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$877$4,359

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat $40$40 
Cargo net$40   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Portable navigation system$400   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,370$6,220$6,745$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$2,375$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,705-2,175-1,163

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092011
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 Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested790100%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested117546%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested192594%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested790100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested40537%
Total Not Requested69063%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested815100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140040%
Total Not Requested210060%

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