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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: $21,278

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,480

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,720 $28,150 $29,830 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $23,041 $26,232 $27,575 $16,570 $16,674
Convenience Package 1,350        
Technology Package 1,090 1,090      
Floor mats 135 135 135 200 200
Bodyside moldings 205 205 205 209 209
Cargo mat 75 75 75    
Rear spoiler 405 405 405    
Sunroof   800     420
Premium Package       860  
Entune       1,170 1,170
Remote start       529 529
Convenience Package 1,194        
Technology Package 965 965      
Floor mats 106 106 106 127 127
Bodyside moldings 185 185 185 125 125
Cargo mat 53 53 53    
Rear spoiler 344 344 344    
Sunroof   702     373
Premium Package       765  
Entune       1,041 1,041
Remote start       380 380
Options (change) 3,260 2,710 820 2,968 2,528
Options (change) 2,847 2,355 688 2,438 2,046
Destination 825 825 825 760 760
Total Price $28,805 $31,685 $31,475 $21,638 $21,278
Total Invoice $26,713 $29,412 $29,088 $19,768 $19,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,927
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,805$31,685$31,475$21,638$21,278
Adjustments for Features-3,895-5,320-4,120-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,910$26,365$27,355$20,988$21,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$2,445$0$290
Total Invoice$26,713$29,412$29,088$19,768$19,480
Adjustments for Features-3,612-4,938-3,808-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,101$24,474$25,280$19,174$19,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,373$2,179$0$306

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25$25$25  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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$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 
HD radio   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
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$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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 recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,015$4,815$1,345$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$5,320$4,120$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,612-4,938-3,808-5940

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152012
ModelAltimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length191.5 in178.7 in
Width72.0 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

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