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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: $1,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,340 $28,995 $35,510
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 115 235 235
Portable navigation system 590    
iPod integration 270    
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 84 0 0
Portable navigation system 501    
iPod integration 230    
Options (change) 975 235 235
Options (change) 815 0 0
Destination 780 885 885
Total Price $29,095 $30,115 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,451
Model Year200920182018
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,095$30,115$36,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,135-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,095$28,980$31,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,640

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920182018
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system  $600
Portable navigation system$400  
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,095$5,230$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,135$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33-121

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092018
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 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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