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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: $26,330

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,467

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550
Base Invoice $28,454 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976
Leather seating surfaces 1,000        
Floor mats   175 175 175 110
Fog lights   310      
Premium Package     2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT     500    
Stability control       600  
Technology Package       2,000  
Connection Package         3,100
Convenience Package         1,300
Leather seating surfaces 909        
Floor mats   134 134 134 84
Fog lights   251      
Premium Package     2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT     463    
Stability control       520  
Technology Package       1,735  
Connection Package         2,689
Convenience Package         1,127
Options (change) 1,000 485 3,135 2,775 4,510
Options (change) 909 385 2,731 2,389 3,900
Destination 825 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $32,195 $26,330 $29,010 $32,850 $29,405
Total Invoice $30,188 $24,467 $26,763 $30,305 $27,221

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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: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,290
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,195$26,330$29,010$32,850$29,405
Adjustments for Features-4600-1,325-2,850-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,735$26,330$27,685$30,000$29,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,355$3,670$2,890
Total Invoice$30,188$24,467$26,763$30,305$27,221
Adjustments for Features-4310-1,222-2,629-171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,757$24,467$25,541$27,676$27,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,074$3,209$2,583

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelXterraAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimPRO-4X2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Rearview camera   $200 
Rollover sensor$50    
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo mat $40$40$40 
Cargo net$40    
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100 $100
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof $900 $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325$325
CD player $125   
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Light bar$150    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
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    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar 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  
White-letter tires$0    
Total Value of Features$5,890$5,430$6,755$8,280$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$0$1,325$2,850$185
Value of Feature Adjustments-4310-1,222-2,629-171

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
ModelXterraAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.7 in189.8 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height74.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,144 lb.3,146 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested202546%
Total Not Requested242554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested145051%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested32530%
Total Not Requested74570%

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