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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $3,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $22,710 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $18,097 $21,290 $24,860 $23,697
Sport Package 1,240     2,370
Premium Package 1,410      
Convenience Plus Package   1,150    
Convenience Package   1,350    
Fog lights   315 315  
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Sport Package 1,103     2,056
Premium Package 1,255      
Convenience Plus Package   998    
Convenience Package   1,172    
Fog lights   256 256  
Rear spoiler   303 303  
Options (change) 2,650 3,190 690 2,370
Options (change) 2,358 2,729 559 2,056
Destination 760 780 780 780
Total Price $22,975 $26,680 $28,220 $28,720
Total Invoice $21,215 $24,799 $26,199 $26,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,623
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,975$26,680$28,220$28,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-3,620-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$24,710$24,600$26,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0$1,625
Total Invoice$21,215$24,799$26,199$26,533
Adjustments for Features0-1,831-3,361-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$22,968$22,838$24,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0$1,390

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
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   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$895$2,865$4,515$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,970$3,620$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,831-3,361-2,305

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelMatrixAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in190.7 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height61.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested57544%
Total Not Requested74556%

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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