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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: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $4,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $25,460 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $18,097 $23,729 $26,621 $30,453
Premium Package 1,410      
Sport Package 1,240      
Convenience Package   1,350    
Rear spoiler   405 405 405
Sunroof     800  
Premium Package 1,255      
Sport Package 1,103      
Convenience Package   1,194    
Rear spoiler   344 344 344
Sunroof     708  
Options (change) 2,650 1,755 1,205 405
Options (change) 2,358 1,538 1,052 344
Destination 760 885 885 885
Total Price $22,975 $28,100 $30,660 $33,980
Total Invoice $21,215 $26,152 $28,558 $31,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,754
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,975$28,100$30,660$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-3,420-4,845-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$24,680$25,815$27,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$2,380
Total Invoice$21,215$26,152$28,558$31,682
Adjustments for Features0-3,183-4,513-6,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$22,969$24,045$25,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,076$2,261

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelMatrixAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimS2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$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$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$945$4,365$5,790$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420$4,845$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,183-4,513-6,452

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelMatrixAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in191.9 in
Width69.5 in72.0 in
Height61.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

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