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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,104

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $26,241 $29,281
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800    
Floor mats 160 160 185 275
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800    
5-speed shiftable automatic 650      
Satellite radio 350 350 449 449
Cold Weather Package     60  
Leather seating surfaces     1,490  
Sunroof     850 850
Universal garage door opener     125  
Automatic climate control, front     375  
Navigation system     2,530 2,505
Heated front seats       440
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561    
Floor mats 119 119 120 180
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694    
5-speed shiftable automatic 601      
Satellite radio 304 304 359 359
Cold Weather Package     48  
Leather seating surfaces     1,192  
Sunroof     680 680
Universal garage door opener     100  
Automatic climate control, front     300  
Navigation system     2,118 2,099
Heated front seats       352
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 6,064 4,519
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 4,917 3,670
Destination 605 605 745 745
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $36,219 $38,164
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $31,903 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,258
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,865$31,115$36,219$38,164
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,295-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$33,924$34,594
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0$670
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$31,903$33,696
Adjustments for Features-1840-2,022-3,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$29,881$30,544
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0$663

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$2,430$2,230$4,525$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,295$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-2,022-3,152

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.8 in
Length192.3 in188.4 in
Width70.4 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.695.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested347580%
Total Not Requested85020%
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 Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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