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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,121

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,070

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $7,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $15,315
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $13,859
Floor mats 160 160 160 160 88
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Sunroof 900        
Leather Package   3,000      
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800  
Audio Value Package         200
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package         1,400
Leather seating surfaces         650
Cargo net         49
Cargo mat         59
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390
Alloy wheels         390
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 55
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Sunroof 780        
Leather Package   2,727      
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694  
Audio Value Package         180
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package         1,159
Leather seating surfaces         520
Cargo net         34
Cargo mat         36
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335
Alloy wheels         312
Options (change) 1,860 3,960 960 960 3,226
Options (change) 1,593 3,540 813 813 2,631
Destination 605 605 605 605 580
Total Price $26,415 $28,165 $28,965 $31,215 $19,121
Total Invoice $24,497 $25,971 $26,758 $28,839 $17,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,951
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6126hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$26,415$28,165$28,965$31,215$19,121
Adjustments for Features-2,670-2,020-3,620-2,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$26,145$25,345$28,245$19,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,600$4,500$0
Total Invoice$24,497$25,971$26,758$28,839$17,070
Adjustments for Features-2,476-1,863-3,344-2,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,021$24,108$23,414$26,095$17,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,087$1,393$4,074$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0  $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control  $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,965$2,315$3,915$3,265$295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$2,020$3,620$2,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,476-1,863-3,344-2,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in102.4 in
Length192.3 in178.3 in
Width70.4 in66.9 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested102534%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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