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Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,165

Saturn VUE XE   
Difference: $3,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelVUEVUEAltimaAltima
TrimXEXR2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,525 $24,800 $28,995 $35,510
Preferred Package 795      
Convenience Package 595 595    
Premium Trim Package 1,075 1,075    
Floor mats 80   235 235
Fog lights 150      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145    
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325 325    
Sunroof 850 850    
Technology Package     1,290  
Preferred Package 731      
Convenience Package 547 547    
Premium Trim Package 989 989    
Floor mats 74   0 0
Fog lights 138      
Navigation system 1,973 1,973    
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299 299    
Sunroof 782 782    
Technology Package     0  
Options (change) 6,015 4,990 1,525 235
Options (change) 5,533 4,590 0 0
Destination 625 625 885 885
Total Price $28,165 $30,415 $31,405 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Saturn VUE XE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,488
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelVUEVUEAltimaAltima
TrimXEXR2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4257hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4A6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11180, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-16235/60-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,165$30,415$31,405$36,630
Adjustments for Features0-590-3,090-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,165$29,825$28,315$32,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,660$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelVUEVUEAltimaAltima
TrimXEXR2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed automatic $1000  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails $250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,055$5,555$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590$3,090$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-87-89

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082018
ModelVUEAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in191.9 in
Width72.8 in72.0 in
Height67.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested805100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Remote start150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested170052%
Total Not Requested157548%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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