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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: $22,013

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $9,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,730

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $9,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $16,520 $18,960
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $15,115 $17,347
Floor mats 180 180 199 199
Technology Package 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 315      
Rear spoiler 375      
Premium Audio Package 990      
Premium Package   2,130    
Sport Package   2,370    
Extra Value Package #3     355  
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,490
Satellite radio     449 449
Sunroof     890 890
Navigation system     1,300 1,300
Power Package       635
Floor mats 146 146 130 130
Technology Package 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 256      
Rear spoiler 303      
Premium Audio Package 859      
Premium Package   1,848    
Sport Package   2,056    
Extra Value Package #3     319  
Leather seating surfaces     1,240 1,192
Satellite radio     359 359
Sunroof     712 712
Navigation system     1,105 1,105
Power Package       508
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 4,743 4,963
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 3,865 4,006
Destination 780 780 750 750
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $22,013 $24,673
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $19,730 $22,103

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,803
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6132hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M5
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)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$31,170$32,810$22,013$24,673
Adjustments for Features-3,485-4,0100-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$28,800$22,013$24,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$2,510
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$19,730$22,103
Adjustments for Features-3,214-3,6750-134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,533$26,395$19,730$21,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$862$0$2,239

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$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 $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$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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 $0
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,330$320$470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$4,010$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,214-3,6750-134

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122010
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
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 S

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%
Extra Value Package #3
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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