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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: $32,255

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $16,089

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,694

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $14,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,550 $44,370
Base Invoice $24,976 $40,598
Connection Package 3,100  
Convenience Package 1,300  
Technology Package 2,000  
Floor mats 110 315
Sunroof 850  
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Connection Package 2,689  
Convenience Package 1,127  
Technology Package 1,735  
Floor mats 84 200
Sunroof 738  
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 7,360 3,164
Options (change) 6,373 2,684
Destination 695 810
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $32,255 $48,344
Total Invoice $29,694 $44,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,231
Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/55-19
Total Price$32,255$48,344
Adjustments for Features0-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$42,679
Total Invoice$29,694$44,092
Adjustments for Features0-5,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,694$38,925

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$2,115$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,167

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length189.8 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,470 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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		15.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.395.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested77527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested105599%
Total Not Requested151%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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