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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: $25,815

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,965

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $28,454 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Leather seating surfaces 1,000        
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800    
Floor mats   160 160 160 160
Fog lights   300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800 800
Leather seating surfaces 909        
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694    
Floor mats   119 119 119 119
Fog lights   248      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694 694
Options (change) 1,000 1,260 1,990 960 960
Options (change) 909 1,061 1,679 813 813
Destination 825 605 605 605 605
Total Price $32,195 $25,815 $26,195 $28,965 $31,215
Total Invoice $30,188 $23,965 $24,110 $26,758 $28,839

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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: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,392
Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6A4M5T5M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$32,195$25,815$26,195$28,965$31,215
Adjustments for Features-4,230-2,3000-4,025-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,965$23,515$26,195$24,940$27,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,680$1,425$4,325
Total Invoice$30,188$23,965$24,110$26,758$28,839
Adjustments for Features-3,966-2,1350-3,718-3,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,222$21,830$24,110$23,040$25,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,280$1,210$3,891

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006200620062006
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
4-speed automatic $800   
5-speed manual  $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50    
Stability control$400    
Tire-pressure monitor$75    
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325
CD player  $125  
MP3-compatible player$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0 $0  
Heated mirrors $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Light bar$150    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$6,060$4,130$1,830$5,855$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$2,300$0$4,025$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,966-2,1350-3,718-3,118

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelXterraAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length178.7 in192.3 in
Width72.8 in70.4 in
Height74.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,144 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.6 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%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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