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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: $21,069

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,836

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,355

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,460 $28,570 $32,690 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $23,729 $26,621 $30,453 $16,570 $16,674
Floor mats 225 225 225 200 200
Convenience Package 1,350        
Navigation Package 580        
Rear spoiler 405 405 405    
Sunroof   800     420
Premium Package       860  
Entune       1,170 1,170
Remote start       529 529
Floor mats 175 175 175 127 127
Convenience Package 1,194        
Navigation Package 513        
Rear spoiler 344 344 344    
Sunroof   708     373
Premium Package       765  
Entune       1,041 1,041
Remote start       380 380
Options (change) 2,560 1,430 630 2,759 2,319
Options (change) 2,226 1,227 519 2,313 1,921
Destination 885 885 885 760 760
Total Price $28,905 $30,885 $34,205 $21,429 $21,069
Total Invoice $26,840 $28,733 $31,857 $19,643 $19,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,292
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLLES
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?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,905$30,885$34,205$21,429$21,069
Adjustments for Features-3,770-4,470-6,545-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,135$26,415$27,660$20,779$21,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,280$2,525$0$290
Total Invoice$26,840$28,733$31,857$19,643$19,355
Adjustments for Features-3,501-4,159-6,096-5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,339$24,574$25,761$19,047$19,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$2,422$0$308

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaCorollaCorolla
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLLES
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$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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750  
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$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,190$5,890$7,965$2,070$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,770$4,470$6,545$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,501-4,159-6,096-5960

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaCorolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in102.4 in
Length191.9 in178.7 in
Width72.0 in69.3 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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