2010 Nissan Altima

2010 Nissan Altima Price Range: $19,900 - $29,600

Utility
Neither the Altima nor the average sedan has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. Towing is substantially more the average sedan's forte than it is the Nissan Altima's.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Altima than the average sedan because of its larger tank. The average sedan and the Nissan Altima compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the average sedan for a fill-up almost as often as the Nissan Altima.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Nissan Altima to the dealership as the average sedan. The Nissan Altima won't tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the average sedan will. The Nissan Altima is tremendously less pricey than the average sedan in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Nissan Altima and the average sedan most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average sedan's engine is significantly bigger than the Nissan Altima's. Note that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Nissan Altima could learn a lesson or two from the average sedan when it comes to torque. Torque equals pickup, and the average sedan will have picked up and gone by the time the Nissan Altima finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan Altima's front cabin compared to the typical sedan. The average sedan is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan Altima.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Altima isn't quite as generous as the average sedan's.