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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: $29,120

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,670 $27,920 $30,820
Base Invoice $27,800 $25,813 $28,488
iPod integration 260    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Floor mats   210 210
Bodyside moldings   180 180
iPod integration 214    
Leather seating surfaces 909    
Floor mats   159 159
Bodyside moldings   164 164
Options (change) 1,260 390 390
Options (change) 1,123 323 323
Destination 810 810 810
Total Price $31,740 $29,120 $32,020
Total Invoice $29,733 $26,946 $29,621

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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: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year201120142014
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,740$29,120$32,020
Adjustments for Features0-140-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,740$28,980$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200
Total Invoice$29,733$26,946$29,621
Adjustments for Features0-130-777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,733$26,816$28,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,028

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120142014
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
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  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
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  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Light bar$150  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 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 
All-terrain tires$0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,490$4,630$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-777

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112014
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 Weight4,144 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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