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Volvo V50 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelV50Altima
TrimT53.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $25,570
Base Invoice $26,487 $23,697
Premium Package 2,195 2,130
Climate Package 412  
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Technology Package   1,780
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Premium Package 1,887 1,848
Climate Package 354  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Technology Package   1,543
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 10,767 6,460
Options (change) 9,431 5,593
Destination 695 780
Total Price $39,602 $32,810
Total Invoice $36,613 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,455
Model Year20062012
ModelV50Altima
TrimT53.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$39,602$32,810
Adjustments for Features-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,507$32,810
Total Invoice$36,613$30,070
Adjustments for Features-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,525$30,070

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelV50Altima
TrimT53.5 SR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-880

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelV50Altima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length177.7 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested137556%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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