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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: $30,425

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,483

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,650 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $26,868 $24,860 $23,697
Floor mats 115 180 180
Portable navigation system 590    
iPod integration 270    
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Premium Audio Package   990  
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Floor mats 84 146 146
Portable navigation system 501    
iPod integration 230    
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Premium Audio Package   859  
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 975 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 815 3,107 5,593
Destination 800 780 780
Total Price $30,425 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $28,483 $28,747 $30,070

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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: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,581
Model Year201020122012
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,425$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,425$29,170$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$28,483$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-2,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,483$26,902$27,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$854

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020122012
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $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
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Portable navigation system$400  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,720$5,720$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-2,314

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102012
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 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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested25030%
Total Not Requested57570%

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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested117547%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900No
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%

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