Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2006 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,080

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800        
Floor mats 160 160 229 229 229 229
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800        
5-speed shiftable automatic 650          
Satellite radio 350 350        
Cargo net     49 49 49 49
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561        
Floor mats 119 119 139 139 139 139
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694        
5-speed shiftable automatic 601          
Satellite radio 304 304        
Cargo net     35 35 35 35
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 278 278 278 278
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 174 174 174 174
Destination 605 605 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $40,193 $41,363 $43,353 $46,473
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $36,703 $37,771 $39,588 $42,437

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Altima dealer quotes or Toyota Highlander dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,313
Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,865$31,115$40,193$41,363$43,353$46,473
Adjustments for Features-2000-7,410-7,410-8,235-9,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$32,783$33,953$35,118$36,863
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0$1,170$2,335$4,080
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$36,703$37,771$39,588$42,437
Adjustments for Features-1840-6,767-6,767-7,520-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$29,936$31,004$32,068$33,662
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0$1,068$2,132$3,726

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620062018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150    
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan     $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,015$3,815$11,225$11,225$12,050$13,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$7,410$7,410$8,235$9,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-6,767-6,767-7,520-8,775

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.8 in
Length192.3 in192.5 in
Width70.4 in75.8 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.683.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
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 XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.