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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima
297 messages, Last post on Jan 19, 2009 at 4:57 AM
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I have a close friend considering both of these cars, but has opted for the Altima. She felt the Accord actually drove better between the two, but she was instantly comfortable in the Altima (2.5S with Convenience Package) and couldn't get used to the massive Accord. She is coming from a 2001 Mustang and just can't adjust to something THAT big. She's 5'2" and very small. I won't guess how much she weighs because I've been taught better than that! 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 23, 2008 8:07 am) |
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Replying to: jd10013 (Mar 16, 2007 6:27 pm) Attention Nissan lovers. I about to purchase a 2008 2.5SL Altima. My mechanic loves them and my older brother likes the Accord. I fancy the Nissan. But I can purchase a Honda Accord for about two thousand dollars less. *Whistles and bells on both, but Honda has stability control and Altima 4cylinder does not. Do you really feel the Nissan is worth the extra dough? I love the car and keep my cars forever. I am also concerned that Altimas are no longer made in Japan but are made in Tennessee. I would really appreciate your input. And I don't want to have buyers remorse. I have noticed that the Altima has a smoother more luxurious ride,you sit higher up,and it's sporty. The Accord is tight and you feel the bumps more but still a beautiful machine also. Thank you all! 
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Replying to: altimrs (Jul 05, 2008 10:12 pm) The ONLY number you should be looking at is the final "Out The Door" price that includes all fees, taxes, extended warranty, etc. If money is no object, though, I think the Altima is the better car.
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Replying to: jd10013 (Mar 16, 2007 6:27 pm) 
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Replying to: madpistol (Jul 05, 2008 10:24 pm) Altima's will only be more expensive in the fall with no rebate, so I figure it is now or never, plus I got a decent offer on my ancient car from a private person. Money is always an object. Still I really liked driving that Altima. I guess I want a reason to justify why I am spending more money.... mean why is this car more expensive? Is it really that hot an item? And I worried if it will stand the test of time.. have over 200,000 on my current Camry and the Civic I had before got 243,000 miles before I sold it for $1500 to make the downpayment on the Camry! Btw, the reason my brother wanted me to get the Accord was because of the VSC, but I drive very conservatively. As a matter of fact, my brother said not to bother test driving a V6 as "it would be wasted on me."  Thank you!
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Replying to: altimrs (Jul 05, 2008 10:51 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jul 05, 2008 11:51 pm) IMO, I think the Accord has less power than the Altima. I like the tight steering on the Accord better b/c it's closer to my '08 G35 in term of handling. However, if you like a softer ride and less bump, the Altima is a better choice. Resale value is not much an issue if you keep your car 7 years or longer.
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I just want to clarify that I am talking about the Accord EXL and the Altima 2.5SL with Bose/Bluetooth. Both are 4cylinder luxury models but no navigation. It is funny I too feel the Altima is more peppy, but the Accord apparently has more horsepower. 190 I think. You know, I like that Altima a lot and may take one more test drive before I make my decision. I did the math this morning. The Altima will cost me $2090.00 more out the door than the Honda, or I can get a Honda with Nav for $500 bucks less than this Nissan! Not to mention that .09% financing with Honda. I shopped quite a bit... and it has been tough to find what I want in the Altima but I got the best quotes from both dealerships... and I researched many! My mechanic says the price difference is all about inventory, and it is true Nissan's with Connection are rare! Is $27,300.00 too much to pay for the Nissan SL with Conn? On the other hand I do not want to talk myself out of getting the car that feels to fit me (Nissan) because of money alone. It is not only that it is a smoother ride. I think because I put so many miles on my Civic (242,000) and almost $200,000 on the Camry, those car rides are kind of well...boring...dare I say....like an old shoe? Oh my God did I really say that!? THe Nissan feels different and more new and exciting.  Thoughts please?
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Replying to: altimrs (Jul 05, 2008 10:51 pm) If you got a good deal on the Altima 2.5 SL w/ connection pkg, it would be less expensive than a similarly equipped Accord EX-L 4-cyl.
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