2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid Price Range: $26,650 - $26,780

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the typical sedan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Nissan Altima Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the typical sedan and the Nissan Altima Hybrid likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Altima Hybrid's engine is significantly smaller than the average sedan's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The typical sedan packs quite a punch compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the typical sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers. The average sedan outpulls the Nissan Altima Hybrid by a big margin.

Convenience
You will most definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the average sedan than with the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

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

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

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Nissan Altima Hybrid to the dealership as the typical sedan. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Altima Hybrid is the winner regarding gas mileage. The typical sedan will tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Nissan Altima Hybrid will. As far as MSRP, the average sedan costs substantially more than the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the typical sedan.

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