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Tesla Model S vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $49,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SAltimaAltima
Trim75D100DP100D2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $28,995 $35,510
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Technology Package       1,290  
Floor mats       235 235
Rear spoiler       405 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates       375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Technology Package       0  
Floor mats       0 0
Rear spoiler       344 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates       0 0
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 0 0 0 344 344
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 885 885
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,189
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SAltimaAltima
Trim75D100DP100D2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-4,770-5,520-6,7850-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,730$95,480$126,915$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SAltimaAltima
Trim75D100DP100D2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack $0$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200  
75 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750  
High amperage charger $750$750  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer   $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$12,310$13,060$14,325$7,540$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$5,520$6,785$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments3693443200-20

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in109.3 in
Length196.0 in191.9 in
Width77.3 in72.0 in
Height56.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested235072%
Total Not Requested92528%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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