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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMatrixMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimXRXRS2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $22,430 $26,270 $25,110
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $21,028 $24,424 $23,272
Extra Value Package 2 880        
Side curtain airbags 645 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390        
Stability control 650        
4-speed automatic 830        
Sunroof   750      
Convenience Plus Package     1,150    
Convenience Package     1,150    
Fog lights     310 310  
Rear spoiler     370 370  
Sport Package         2,370
Extra Value Package 2 792        
Side curtain airbags 555 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335        
Stability control 559        
4-speed automatic 753        
Sunroof   600      
Convenience Plus Package     998    
Convenience Package     998    
Fog lights     251 251  
Rear spoiler     295 295  
Sport Package         2,056
Options (change) 3,395 1,395 2,980 680 2,370
Options (change) 2,994 1,155 2,542 546 2,056
Destination 580 580 760 760 760
Total Price $20,715 $21,225 $26,170 $27,710 $28,240
Total Invoice $18,722 $19,155 $24,330 $25,730 $26,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,767
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMatrixMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimXRXRS2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4164hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,715$21,225$26,170$27,710$28,240
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,855-4,355-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,815$21,225$23,315$23,355$24,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$40$1,545
Total Invoice$18,722$19,155$24,330$25,730$26,088
Adjustments for Features-8130-2,654-4,044-3,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,909$19,155$21,676$21,686$22,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,246$0$10$1,290

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMatrixMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimXRXRS2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$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$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass   $0 
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,010$1,110$3,965$5,465$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,855$4,355$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130-2,654-4,044-3,122

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062011
ModelMatrixAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length171.3 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft315.3 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 2.5 S

Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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 seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested35029%
Total Not Requested87071%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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