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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: $10,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,100

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $9,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $16,570 $16,674
Technology Package 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 315      
Rear spoiler 375      
Premium Audio Package 990      
Floor mats 180 180 200 200
Premium Package   2,130 860  
Sport Package   2,370    
Entune     1,170 1,170
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Sunroof       420
Technology Package 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 256      
Rear spoiler 303      
Premium Audio Package 859      
Floor mats 146 146 127 127
Premium Package   1,848 765  
Sport Package   2,056    
Entune     1,041 1,041
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Sunroof       373
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 2,439 1,999
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 2,058 1,666
Destination 780 780 760 760
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $21,109 $20,749
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $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: $6,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,750
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$31,170$32,810$21,109$20,749
Adjustments for Features-4,560-5,085-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,610$27,725$20,459$20,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$290
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$19,388$19,100
Adjustments for Features-4,206-4,660-5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,541$25,410$18,791$19,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$869$0$309

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,930$5,455$1,020$370
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,560$5,085$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,206-4,660-5970

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27511%
Total Not Requested220089%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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 information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

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 information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

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