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2012 Nissan Altima Overview

Price Range: $20,550 to $31,200

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The 2012 Nissan Altima is not changed much from last year, but with the way it’s selling why would you change such a winning formula? As the sales numbers have dipped for Camry and Accord, the Altima has still been going strong and it’s easy to see why.

The Altima is available as a practical sedan or a sporty coupe. Coupe versions of the Altima are lower and shorter, and feature unique styling that really set them apart from their more serious sedan siblings. If you’re going to be carrying people and cargo, the sedan with its four-doors, larger backseat, and almost double cargo volume when compared to the coupe is probably more in line with your needs.

Under the hood, both the coupe and sedan share two engine options: a 175-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a 270-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 that comes with the 3.5 SR trim. The Altima sedan features an Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with manual mode, although coupe versions are also available with a six-speed manual for a more engaged driving experience.

Fuel economy ratings, ever more important in this era of high gas prices, vary depending on your choice of engine. The Altima’s fuel efficiency numbers fit in with the rest of the midsize segment, the four-cylinder engine nets you 23 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway and the V-6 drops those numbers slightly to 20 and 27 respectively (with the CVT equipped, opting for the manual drops each of these figures by approx. one mpg).

Inside, both the coupe and sedan feature seating for up to five passengers. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, power windows and locks, keyless entry with trunk release, and push button start. For those who want to spruce up their car a little more, the Altima is also available with dual zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, USB/Auxiliary audio connections, a touchscreen navigation system, and Bluetooth® connectivity. For those who like to carry their music with them wherever they go, the Altima can be outfitted with a “Music Box” hard drive that stores over 9 GB of music.

The 2012 Altima takes safety seriously with an electronic stability system, antilock brakes, six airbags, and traction control all standard. A rear view camera is optional for safer backing. The NHTSA gave the Altima four-stars overall for its performance in crash tests.

Whether you’re looking for a sporty driving experience, or for a good car to transport the family, the 2012 Nissan Altima fits the bill. 
2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Nissan Altima

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

How can you fully understand incentives to get the lowest possible price on your car?

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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