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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: $20,522

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,335

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $5,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,820 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480 $15,315
Base Invoice $23,164 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881 $13,859
Floor mats 175 175 175 110 88
Sport Package   1,300      
Stability control   900 900   650
Sunroof       850  
Convenience Package       1,300  
Audio Value Package         200
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package         1,400
4-speed automatic         800
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390
Leather seating surfaces         650
Cargo mat         59
Alloy wheels         390
Floor mats 137 137 137 84 55
Sport Package   1,127      
Stability control   780 780   559
Sunroof       738  
Convenience Package       1,127  
Audio Value Package         180
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package         1,159
4-speed automatic         740
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335
Leather seating surfaces         520
Cargo mat         36
Alloy wheels         312
Options (change) 175 2,375 1,075 2,260 4,627
Options (change) 137 2,044 917 1,949 3,896
Destination 695 695 695 695 580
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $25,690 $27,540 $30,440 $26,085 $20,522
Total Invoice $23,996 $25,420 $28,177 $24,175 $18,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,048
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,681
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H126hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6CVT-6CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$25,690$27,540$30,440$26,085$20,522
Adjustments for Features-2,120-220-3,795-8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$27,320$26,645$25,280$20,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,750$3,075$1,710$0
Total Invoice$23,996$25,420$28,177$24,175$18,335
Adjustments for Features-1,980-203-3,513-7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,016$25,217$24,664$23,429$18,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,201$2,648$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150   
CVT   $1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
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  
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 
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125 
Rear air vents$100 $100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325
CD player$125$125 $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50  
Satellite radio  $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0 $0  
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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   
Total Value of Features$5,280$3,380$6,955$3,965$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$220$3,795$805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,980-203-3,513-7460

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082006
ModelAltimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length189.8 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in66.9 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested15014%
Total Not Requested92086%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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