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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: $22,945

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $87

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006200620062006
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $19,600 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $18,097 $18,331 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Premium Package 1,410          
Sport Package 1,240     1,250    
Special Edition Premium Package   1,300        
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800 800    
Satellite radio   350 350 350 350 350
Fog lights   290 300      
Sunroof     900      
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800 800
Premium Package 1,255          
Sport Package 1,103     1,085    
Special Edition Premium Package   1,127        
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694 694    
Satellite radio   304 304 304 304 304
Fog lights   241 248      
Sunroof     780      
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694 694
Options (change) 2,650 2,740 2,350 3,200 1,150 1,150
Options (change) 2,358 2,366 2,026 2,777 998 998
Destination 760 605 605 605 605 605
Total Price $22,975 $22,945 $26,905 $27,405 $29,155 $31,405
Total Invoice $21,215 $21,302 $24,930 $25,208 $26,943 $29,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $470
Model Year201220062006200620062006
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4175hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A4M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$22,975$22,945$26,905$27,405$29,155$31,405
Adjustments for Features-4150-2,575-325-3,400-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,560$22,945$24,330$27,080$25,755$28,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,385$4,135$2,810$5,710
Total Invoice$21,215$21,302$24,930$25,208$26,943$29,024
Adjustments for Features-3830-2,386-299-3,142-2,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,832$21,302$22,544$24,909$23,801$26,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,242$3,607$2,499$5,180

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220062006200620062006
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0  
4-speed automatic  $800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Traction control$100  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
Bluetooth cell phone link$100     
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325$325
CD player$125$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,720$1,305$3,880$1,630$4,705$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0$2,575$325$3,400$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3830-2,386-299-3,142-2,542

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Special Edition Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Trip computer150No
Automatic headlights100No
Alarm100No
Cargo net40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested142559%
Total Not Requested98541%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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