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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: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,876

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $18,097 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Sport Package 1,240 1,300    
Premium Package 1,410      
Stability control   900 900  
Rear spoiler     370  
Sunroof       850
Convenience Package       1,300
Sport Package 1,103 1,127    
Premium Package 1,255      
Stability control   780 780  
Rear spoiler     292  
Sunroof       738
Convenience Package       1,127
Options (change) 2,650 2,200 1,270 2,150
Options (change) 2,358 1,907 1,072 1,865
Destination 760 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $22,975 $27,365 $30,635 $25,975
Total Invoice $21,215 $25,283 $28,332 $24,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,975$27,365$30,635$25,975
Adjustments for Features0-695-4,870-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$26,670$25,765$24,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$1,035$0
Total Invoice$21,215$25,283$28,332$24,091
Adjustments for Features0-642-4,504-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$24,641$23,828$22,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$892$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
CVT   $1000
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $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   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50 
Satellite radio$200 $200 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
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$1,770$2,465$6,640$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695$4,870$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-642-4,504-1,155

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelMatrixAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in189.8 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height61.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft317.9 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 radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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 control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
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 Requested32530%
Total Not Requested74570%

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