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Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $6,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMatrixMatrixAltimaAltima
TrimXRXRS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $22,681 $26,565
Extra Value Package 2 880      
Side curtain airbags 645 645    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390      
CD changer, in-dash 240 240    
Stability control 650   900 900
4-speed automatic 830      
Sunroof   750    
Sport Package     1,300  
Rear spoiler       370
Extra Value Package 2 792      
Side curtain airbags 555 555    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335      
CD changer, in-dash 180 180    
Stability control 559   780 780
4-speed automatic 753      
Sunroof   600    
Sport Package     1,127  
Rear spoiler       292
Options (change) 3,635 1,635 2,200 1,270
Options (change) 3,174 1,335 1,907 1,072
Destination 580 580 695 695
Total Price $20,955 $21,465 $27,365 $30,635
Total Invoice $18,902 $19,335 $25,283 $28,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,451
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMatrixMatrixAltimaAltima
TrimXRXRS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4164hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$20,955$21,465$27,365$30,635
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,405-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,055$21,465$25,960$25,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$505$0
Total Invoice$18,902$19,335$25,283$28,332
Adjustments for Features-8120-1,298-4,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,090$19,335$23,985$23,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$444$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMatrixMatrixAltimaAltima
TrimXRXRS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,335$1,435$2,840$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,405$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-1,298-4,791

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062008
ModelMatrixAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length171.3 in189.8 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40070%
Total Not Requested17530%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40070%
Total Not Requested17530%

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