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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: $20,749

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,100

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,820 $24,470 $28,670 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $23,164 $22,681 $26,565 $16,570 $16,674
Floor mats 175 175 175 200 200
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Connection Package 1,000        
Fog lights 310        
Rear spoiler 370   370    
Stability control   900 900    
Sport Package   1,300      
Premium Package   4,200   860  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500      
Entune       1,170 1,170
Bodyside moldings       209 209
Sunroof         420
Floor mats 137 137 137 127 127
Technology Package 1,735 1,734 1,735    
Connection Package 867        
Fog lights 251        
Rear spoiler 292   292    
Stability control   780 780    
Sport Package   1,127      
Premium Package   3,643   765  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461      
Entune       1,041 1,041
Bodyside moldings       125 125
Sunroof         373
Options (change) 3,855 9,075 3,445 2,439 1,999
Options (change) 3,282 7,882 2,944 2,058 1,666
Destination 695 695 695 760 760
Total Price $29,370 $34,240 $32,810 $21,109 $20,749
Total Invoice $27,141 $31,258 $30,204 $19,388 $19,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,265
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,370$34,240$32,810$21,109$20,749
Adjustments for Features-4,420-5,445-5,495-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,950$28,795$27,315$20,459$20,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,845$2,365$0$290
Total Invoice$27,141$31,258$30,204$19,388$19,100
Adjustments for Features-4,085-4,971-5,059-5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$26,287$25,145$18,791$19,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,231$2,089$0$309

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents$100 $100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$5,640$6,665$6,715$1,870$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,420$5,445$5,495$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,085-4,971-5,059-5970

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length189.8 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35010%
Total Not Requested317590%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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