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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,933

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaHighlander
Trim3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $35,745
Base Invoice $23,697 $32,635
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180 315
Door sill trim plates 175  
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146 200
Door sill trim plates 126  
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 6,635 3,164
Options (change) 5,719 2,684
Destination 780 810
Total Price $32,985 $39,719
Total Invoice $30,196 $36,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,218
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaHighlander
Trim3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$32,985$39,719
Adjustments for Features0-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$36,734
Total Invoice$30,196$36,129
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$33,414

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaHighlander
Trim3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
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 cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,605$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,715

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.4,045 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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