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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: $24,543

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,982

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $6,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $18,860
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $17,256
Floor mats 180 180 199
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Premium Audio Package 990    
Premium Package   2,130  
Sport Package   2,370  
Leather seating surfaces     1,490
Power Package     635
Satellite radio     449
Sunroof     890
Navigation system     1,300
Floor mats 146 146 130
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Premium Audio Package 859    
Premium Package   1,848  
Sport Package   2,056  
Leather seating surfaces     1,192
Power Package     508
Satellite radio     359
Sunroof     712
Navigation system     1,105
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 4,963
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 4,006
Destination 780 780 720
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $24,543
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $21,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,292
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,689
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,170$32,810$24,543
Adjustments for Features-3,335-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,835$28,950$24,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$21,982
Adjustments for Features-3,076-3,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,671$26,532$21,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$861$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$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 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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$0
Total Value of Features$3,655$4,180$320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,076-3,5380

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122009
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 audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested25030%
Total Not Requested57570%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135055%
Total Not Requested112545%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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