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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,035

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,504

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,678

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 SLLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,150 $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485
Base Invoice $26,232 $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094
Technology Package 1,090        
Sunroof 800        
Rear spoiler 405        
Bodyside moldings 205        
Floor mats 135 225 225 225 225
Cargo mat 75        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350        
Remote start   499   499  
Technology Package 965        
Sunroof 702        
Rear spoiler 344        
Bodyside moldings 185        
Floor mats 106 140 140 140 140
Cargo mat 53        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266        
Remote start   310   310  
Options (change) 3,060 724 225 724 225
Options (change) 2,621 450 140 450 140
Destination 825 900 900 900 900
Total Price $32,035 $42,539 $48,995 $45,154 $51,610
Total Invoice $29,678 $38,706 $44,745 $41,094 $47,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,856
Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 SLLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,035$42,539$48,995$45,154$51,610
Adjustments for Features0-4,585-5,935-6,735-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,035$37,954$43,060$38,419$43,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,106$465$5,571
Total Invoice$29,678$38,706$44,745$41,094$47,134
Adjustments for Features0-4,172-5,420-6,129-7,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,678$34,534$39,325$34,965$39,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,791$431$5,216

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152016201620162016
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 SLLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000 $1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
FWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150$150 $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200  $200$200
Moving object detection, rear$25    
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 $125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75 $75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600$600
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$3,890$8,475$9,825$10,625$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,585$5,935$6,735$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,172-5,420-6,129-7,384

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152016
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width72.0 in75.8 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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