Are the differences between the Nissan Altima and

[jimmy2112]

I am committed to purchasing a Nissan Altima. I really like this car and was excited to read about tax credits that may be available for purchasing a hybrid car, but I am still not convinced that the hybrid is a "better" car than a standard Altima. The cost differences that I've seen are in the $7k range. I am leaning towards 2009 models, but am willing to consider 2008 and 2010 models as well.
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