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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: $29,895

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $530

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,322

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimSE2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,650 $27,660 $30,560
Base Invoice $26,868 $25,283 $27,929
Floor mats 115 185 185
iPod integration 270    
Portable navigation system 590    
Technology Package   1,090 1,090
Bodyside moldings   170 170
Floor mats 84 152 152
iPod integration 230    
Portable navigation system 501    
Technology Package   946 946
Bodyside moldings   151 151
Options (change) 975 1,445 1,445
Options (change) 815 1,249 1,249
Destination 800 790 790
Total Price $30,425 $29,895 $32,795
Total Invoice $28,483 $27,322 $29,968

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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: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,632
Model Year201020132013
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$30,425$29,895$32,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,610-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,425$28,285$30,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200
Total Invoice$28,483$27,322$29,968
Adjustments for Features0-1,471-2,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,483$25,851$27,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,006

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020132013
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 
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system $600$600
Portable navigation system$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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  
Heated mirrors $25$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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,070$5,680$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,471-2,111

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102013
ModelXterraAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.7 in191.5 in
Width72.8 in72.0 in
Height74.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,109 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 Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

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