Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Financing has nothing to do with quality. The quality differences in the altima are miniscule and are cabin related. The Honda layout gives it a much more luxurified presence which is great for Honda to have better looking layout. But Nissan's is ergonomically superior. If you go under the hood, Nissan still has leaves more advanced engines and transmissions than the competition.



The altima 4cylinder was the first 4 cylinder to get hybrid level gas mileage with its pure drive technology on a standard sized car. The altima CVT is the benchmark for that technology.. something Honda has had higher issues with there transmissions though Nissan tends to get the rep in spite of the factual numbers telling a different story.



The 3.5SR suspension is superior to all its competitors for handling. Everything you talk is without having the experience behind the wheel of these cars... You should really stick to what you know.



So I would say the Nissan is VERY competitive to the competition. Right now the Kia Optima is killing all competition. The underdog is the winner right now with turbo power and a REAL shiftable automatic. Improved suspension direct steering and comfortable interior. It's the best of all world's.