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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,515

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,306

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,108 $33,944
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Floor mats 160 160 160 106 106
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800    
Sunroof 900        
Fog lights 300        
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800    
Value Package       560  
Side curtain airbags       650  
Cargo net       49 49
Cargo mat       91 91
Heated front seats       440  
Leather seating surfaces       1,400  
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Floor mats 119 119 119 66 66
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561    
Sunroof 780        
Fog lights 248        
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694    
Value Package       504  
Side curtain airbags       559  
Cargo net       34 34
Cargo mat       58 58
Heated front seats       352  
Leather seating surfaces       1,120  
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,960 7,460 2,760 5,296 2,246
Options (change) 3,402 6,600 2,374 4,393 1,858
Destination 605 605 605 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $28,515 $31,665 $30,765 $36,361 $38,141
Total Invoice $26,306 $29,031 $28,319 $32,106 $33,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,164
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionA4M5T5A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$28,515$31,665$30,765$36,361$38,141
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-2,985-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,515$31,640$29,940$33,376$34,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$0$1,455
Total Invoice$26,306$29,031$28,319$32,106$33,807
Adjustments for Features0-23-759-2,636-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,306$29,008$27,560$29,470$30,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,702$1,254$0$1,403

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear heater   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Cassette player   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$1,340$1,365$2,165$4,325$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$2,985$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-759-2,636-2,934

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in106.9 in
Length192.3 in184.6 in
Width70.4 in71.9 in
Height57.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.6 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.639.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.680.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested347580%
Total Not Requested85020%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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