Nissan ups MSRP on 2008 Altima Sedan

Nissan just sent out pricing information on its 2008 Altima Sedan, which is already at Nissan dealers across the country. The best-selling car in Nissan's stable, the Altima was completely redesigned last year and receives only modest changes for '08. But that hasn't stopped the inevitable price hikes. But before you protest, understand that the price increases are quite modest ($280 on 4-cylinder models, $80 on the V6) and include some additional equipment. On SLs, the price actually dropped $120. The now-standard Anti-lock ABS alone used to be a $300 option. Pricing for the Coupe and Hybrid, however, weren't included in this release.


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PRESS RELEASE:

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Altima Sedan

NASHVILLE (Aug. 7, 2007) – Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The all-new, totally redesigned Altima Sedan was introduced last year and is currently Nissan's best-selling nameplate.

Altima enters the 2008 model year with the addition of standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD, Diversity Antenna and available factory-activated XM® Satellite Radio (required monthly subscription sold separately).

The starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 with 6-speed manual transmission is $18,230. Altima Sedan 2.5 S is offered at $20,080 when equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission and $20,580 with the Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission).

The 2008 Altima Sedan is also available in three 3.5-liter DOHC V6 models – the Altima Sedan 3.5 SE with 6-speed manual at $24,080; Altima Sedan 3.5 SE with Xtronic CVT™ at $24,580; and Altima Sedan 3.5 SL with Xtronic CVT priced at $28,280.

Built on Nissan's "D" platform, the 2008 Altima Sedan offers dramatic exterior styling, a comfortable well-equipped interior, and a choice of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter V6 or the powerful 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder backed by a 6-speed manual or Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) transmissions.

The 2008 Altima also offers a long list of technology features, including standard Intelligent Key with Push Start Ignition, available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, RearView Monitor and an advanced touch-screen navigation system.

In addition to the 2008 Altima Sedan, the Altima lineup includes an Altima Hybrid (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) model and the all-new 2008 Altima Coupe version.

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