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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: $20,349

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $4,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,736

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $4,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $17,600 $17,770
Base Invoice $19,728 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $16,284 $16,469
Floor mats 175 175 175 175 200 200
Convenience Plus Package 2,150          
Fog lights 310 310        
Rear spoiler 370 370   370    
Sport Package     1,490      
Sunroof     850     890
Stability control       600    
Technology Package       2,000    
Premium Package         2,150  
Bodyside moldings         209 209
Deluxe Audio           520
Floor mats 134 134 134 134 127 127
Convenience Plus Package 1,866          
Fog lights 251 251        
Rear spoiler 295 295   295    
Sport Package     1,293      
Sunroof     738     793
Stability control       520    
Technology Package       1,735    
Premium Package         1,914  
Bodyside moldings         125 125
Deluxe Audio           462
Options (change) 3,005 855 2,515 3,145 2,559 1,819
Options (change) 2,546 680 2,165 2,684 2,166 1,507
Destination 695 695 695 695 760 760
Total Price $24,740 $26,700 $28,390 $33,220 $20,919 $20,349
Total Invoice $22,969 $24,762 $26,197 $30,600 $19,210 $18,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,070
Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6CVT-6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,740$26,700$28,390$33,220$20,919$20,349
Adjustments for Features-570-3,320-1,620-6,170-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$23,380$26,770$27,050$20,269$20,349
Cost Above Minimum$790$0$3,390$3,670$0$80
Total Invoice$22,969$24,762$26,197$30,600$19,210$18,736
Adjustments for Features-529-3,079-1,495-5,683-5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,440$21,683$24,702$24,917$18,613$18,736
Cost Above Minimum$757$0$3,019$3,234$0$123

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200920092009200920112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100  
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera   $200  
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Intermittent wipers     $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325  
CD player$125$125$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600  
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass $0    
Heated mirrors  $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $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$50$50  
Heated front seats $200 $200  
Leather door panel trim $250 $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$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$1,890$4,640$2,940$7,490$1,970$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$3,320$1,620$6,170$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-529-3,079-1,495-5,683-5970

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,146 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Alarm100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested84538%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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