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2009 Nissan Altima Comparisons Base Sedan

General Pricing

Resale Value $19,900.00 $21,249.00 $22,095.00
Destination $720.00 $720.00 $695.00

Engines & Power

Standard Engine 2.5L I4 2.4L I4 2.5L H4
Horsepower 175 @ 5600 RPM 160 @ 5500 RPM 170 @ 6000 RPM
Torque 180 @ 3900 RPM 157 @ 4000 RPM 170 @ 4400 RPM
Valves 4 4 4
Displacement (cc) 2488 2378 2457
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.5 X 3.9 3.4 X 3.9 3.9 X 3.1
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.5:1 10.0:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg) 23 20 20
Highway (mpg) 31 27 26

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3179.1 3432.6 3359.8
Wheelbase (in.) 109.3 108.3 105.1
Length (in.) 189.8 191.1 185.0
Width (in.) 70.7 72.4 68.1
Height (in.) 57.9 58.0 56.1
Track Front (in.) 60.9 61.8 58.9
Track Rear (in.) 60.8 61.8 58.5
Ground Clearance (in.) N/A N/A N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating 5 5 5
Front Headroom (in.) 40.6 39.1 37.6
Rear Headroom (in.) 36.8 37.0 36.5
Front Legroom (in.) 44.1 42.6 44.1
Rear Legroom (in.) 35.8 37.0 33.9
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 55.7 57.3 54.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 55.5 56.6 53.7
Front Hip Room (in.) 56.8 55.5 51.0
Rear Hip Room (in.) 52.5 53.7 52.6

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) 100.7 101.0 90.9

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension strut strut strut
Rear Suspension multi-link multi-link multi-link
Tires 215/60R16 235/45R18 205/50R17

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks Std. Std. Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive front wheel drive front wheel drive 4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle N/A N/A N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System N/A N/A Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio N/A AM/FM AM/FM
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A
CD Player N/A Yes Yes
CD Changer N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A
Navigation Aid N/A N/A N/A

Interior

Cruise Control N/A Std. Std.
Tilt Steering Yes Yes Yes
Telescopic Steering Column Yes N/A Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Std. Std. Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Front Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Passenger Side Airbag Std. Std. Std.
Rear Side Airbag N/A N/A N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat N/A Yes Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof N/A Std. Std.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows Std. Std. Std.

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