Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison
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For the Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Altima vs. Accord Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Altima and Accord will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Nissan Altima 3.5 SL's price is $1,020 lower than the Honda Accord EX-L's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,020 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 759 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | Accord |
| Trim | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | EX-L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 278hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/26 MPG | 19/26 MPG | 19/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 264, 9 | 264, 9 | 270, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/60-16 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | 33,250 | 32,440 | 32,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -690 | -740 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 32,560 | 31,700 | 32,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 860 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 30,382 | 29,912 | 29,989 |
| Adjustments for Features | -630 | -682 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 29,752 | 29,230 | 29,989 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 522 | 0 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord
Price Comparison (MSRP): Nissan Altima vs. Honda AccordThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||
| Difference: 280 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||
| Difference: 77 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | Accord |
| Trim | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | EX-L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 24,470 | 28,670 | 27,655 |
| Base Invoice | 22,681 | 26,565 | 25,299 |
| Premium Package | 4,200 | ||
| Stability control | 900 | 900 | |
| Technology Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 500 | ||
| Fog lights | 310 | ||
| Floor mats | 175 | 175 | |
| 3.5L V6 | 2,075 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,200 | ||
| Premium Package | 0 | ||
| Stability control | 0 | ||
| Technology Package | 0 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 0 | ||
| Fog lights | 0 | ||
| Floor mats | 0 | ||
| 3.5L V6 | 1,893 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,007 | ||
| Total options | 8,085 | 3,075 | 4,275 |
| Total options | 7,006 | 2,652 | 3,900 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 790 |
| Total Price | 33,250 | 32,440 | 32,720 |
| Total Invoice | 30,382 | 29,912 | 29,989 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | Accord |
| Trim | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | EX-L |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Compact spare tire | $75 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Traffic information | $50 | $50 | |
| USB port | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,465 | $2,515 | $1,775 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $690 | $740 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -630 | -682 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Accord
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Altima | Accord |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.2 in |
| Length | 189.8 in | 194.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,334 lb. | 3,553 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 58.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.9 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
3.5 SE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated | 300 | Yes |
| Power lumbar, driver | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 24% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rearview monitor | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information system | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
Option Package Details
3.5 SL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview monitor | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information system | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
Option Package Details
EX-L
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 | 1000 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Nissan Altima
| Price of the Nissan Altima: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I was able to get an Altima with options for what I perceived was a very good price. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I saw all the rave reviews and features it had, and I thought the car would be around $40,000 CAD at least. However, it turned out to be $30,000 which was in my budget. I took it for a spin and was instantly sold. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
27K + list, $3,000 down, 24 months at $299 with 15K miles per year. This was a sweet deal. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Nissan Canada has 0.9% financing right now on all 2008 models. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lower than what I was paying on old car! |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Considerably less. Dealership willing to negotiate vehicle price |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The payments were very reasonable, and the dealer offered a good discount. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Dealership Willing to negotiate. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
You can save a few thousnad dollars over the Camry and I feel the Altima is a better looking car. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lower price than Camry for more features |
| Price of the Nissan Altima: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I lease it for $311/month with added tire/windshield/paintless dent repair. That's with no down payment. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
not a good value for the money |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The Altima would have cost us $4000-$5000 more with similar equipment level. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
When I negotiated for the altima the cheapest the dealership would come down to was just over 25,000. It was the 2.5 sl package (leather, bose stereo, etc. For another 1,400 I bought the accord v6 with the premium stereo, leather, moonroof, etc. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The price is a bit on the high side when comparing to domestic automobiles, yet a lot can be said about costumer service and a high quality product. I for one will be a repeat costumer of nissans |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
High $20k for an SE |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Honda Accord
| Price of the Honda Accord: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
a great value for the money - it compares to BMW 3 series, Nissan Maxima, Saab, or Volvo all much more $ |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The car had 5K miles on it; the price for a loaded EX-L (no navi) was $19,400. It now has 12K & is very nice especially for the price. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
its cheap! It is a great bang for the buck. I could not find a better car for 22K |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Best car for the price. Unable to obtain any like american car for the same monthly payments and we have leased for 12 years. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Got 2.9 APR for 5 Years (0.9 APR was also available for 3 Years) |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Got 2.9APR for five Years(.9 APR was also available for 3 Years) |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I bought in December 2007 in Woodbridge, VA. I got a great deal. All said and done after all taxes and fees: Less than $21,500. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
price was significantly lower than list |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
The Accord is priced at a very reasonable price point for the different models. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
$22K out the door; 3.9% for 36 months |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
about $1500 less than the same Camry |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Got a good deal on my vehicle, which I purchased at the end of the model year. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Paid cash. |
| 2006 | 2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I received a $3500 incentive for buying a "left-over" car. I purchased a new 2006 Accord in Jan/2007. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
I must have hit the dealer at the right time because I am paying less for the V6 6SP than I was paying for a 2003 EX-L 4 cyl w/5SP and with no money down, only first months payment due at signing. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Price was 19 out the door including tax for me new in MT. Dealership cost may be high, but the chances your car is going to break down is nil, so thats even more thirft. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
We bought a DX with dealer-installed AC. $13,000 plus a Plymouth Breeze with a blown head gasket. Not bad for a brand new car with 11 miles on the odometer. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Using CarsDirect, my price was 23.4 exclussive of TTL |
| 2002 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
In 2001, I bought a fully-equipped Honda Accord Coupe brand new for less than $21,000. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
see above |
| Price of the Honda Accord: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The dealer was terrible. No price break offered or given upon my request. I walked. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
See above. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The car is expensive, lets hope the resale stays up long enough. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
If your replacing an Accord with an older Accord, say 4 to 6 years older you will reap the benefits of their resale value, otherwise nearing $30,000 your first one can bring some steep payments and rhey expect much larger downpayments going into a lease. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The new car prices are over rated for what you get because the value loss in the first 3 years. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
In my area used Accords cost more year by year than Camrys do. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Year for year used Accord prices in my area are higher than Camry prices. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The low deprciation is a double edged sword and V6 Accords were about $3000-4000 more than any of the Maximas I was looking at. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pricey to buy both new and used, but worth it for the reliability and resale. |
| 2000 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was simply too expensive. |
