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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: $29,680

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,681

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelXterraAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,670 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $27,800 $26,621 $30,453
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
iPod integration 260    
Floor mats   225 225
Leather seating surfaces 909    
iPod integration 214    
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 1,260 225 225
Options (change) 1,123 175 175
Destination 810 885 885
Total Price $31,740 $29,680 $33,800
Total Invoice $29,733 $27,681 $31,513

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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: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,579
Model Year201120172017
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$29,680$33,800
Adjustments for Features0-565-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,740$29,115$30,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145
Total Invoice$29,733$27,681$31,513
Adjustments for Features0-527-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,733$27,154$28,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,059

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120172017
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $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  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
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 plates$150  
Sunroof  $900
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  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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  
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 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,480$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-527-3,300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112017
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 Weight4,144 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 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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