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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: $22,890

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,631

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelMatrixMatrixAltimaAltima
TrimSXRS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $21,826 $25,340
Sunroof 890 890    
Sport Package 270   1,250  
Cruise control 250      
215/45WR17 880      
Navigation system 1,520 1,300    
Braking and Airbag Package     800  
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230  
Navigation Package       1,800
Sunroof 712 712    
Sport Package 216   1,085  
Cruise control 200      
215/45WR17 704      
Navigation system 1,281 1,105    
Braking and Airbag Package     694  
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172  
Navigation Package       1,561
Options (change) 3,810 2,190 3,080 2,600
Options (change) 3,113 1,817 2,645 2,255
Destination 720 720 605 605
Total Price $22,890 $23,670 $27,285 $30,605
Total Invoice $20,631 $21,531 $25,076 $28,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,335
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelMatrixMatrixAltimaAltima
TrimSXRS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,890$23,670$27,285$30,605
Adjustments for Features-15-7150-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,875$22,955$27,285$27,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$205$0
Total Invoice$20,631$21,531$25,076$28,200
Adjustments for Features-14-6500-3,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,617$20,881$25,076$24,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$264$124$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelMatrixMatrixAltimaAltima
TrimSXRS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
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
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$1,495$2,195$1,480$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$715$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-6500-3,248

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelMatrixAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.2 in
Length171.9 in192.3 in
Width69.5 in70.4 in
Height61.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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