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Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $11,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $11,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90Altima
Trim3.23.2 R-Design3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $25,570
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $23,697
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100  
Climate Package 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Technology Package     1,780
Door sill trim plates     175
Floor mats     180
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914  
Climate Package 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Technology Package     1,543
Door sill trim plates     126
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 5,250 4,450 6,635
Options (change) 4,935 4,183 5,719
Destination 875 875 780
Total Price $44,525 $46,525 $32,985
Total Invoice $41,906 $43,786 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,917
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90Altima
Trim3.23.2 R-Design3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6240hp I6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20215/55-17
Total Price$44,525$46,525$32,985
Adjustments for Features-4,030-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,495$42,695$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$41,906$43,786$30,196
Adjustments for Features-3,793-3,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,113$40,181$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90Altima
Trim3.23.2 R-Design3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,750$6,550$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,793-3,6050

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelXC90Altima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length188.9 in190.7 in
Width74.7 in70.7 in
Height70.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%
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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%

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