Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2012 Honda Civic Honda Civic 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,335

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,444

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $4,626

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SRTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $26,500
Base Invoice $23,697 $24,609
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Options (change) 6,460 0
Options (change) 5,593 0
Destination 780 835
Total Price $32,810 $27,335
Total Invoice $30,070 $25,444

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Altima dealer quotes or Honda Civic dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,097
Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SRTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$32,810$27,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$24,680
Total Invoice$30,070$25,444
Adjustments for Features0-2,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$22,973

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaCivic
Trim3.5 SRTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,645$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,471

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167568%
Total Not Requested80032%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.