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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: $31,345

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,873

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $37,315 $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $34,069 $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094
Premium Audio Package 990            
Technology Package 1,780 1,780          
Fog lights 315            
Rear spoiler 375            
Floor mats 180 180 225 225 225 225 225
Door sill trim plates 175 175          
Sport Package   2,370          
Premium Package   2,130          
Premium Audio Package 859            
Technology Package 1,543 1,543          
Fog lights 256            
Rear spoiler 303            
Floor mats 146 146 140 140 140 140 140
Door sill trim plates 126 126          
Sport Package   2,056          
Premium Package   1,848          
Options (change) 3,815 6,635 225 225 225 225 225
Options (change) 3,233 5,719 140 140 140 140 140
Destination 780 780 900 900 900 900 900
Total Price $31,345 $32,985 $38,440 $42,040 $48,995 $44,655 $51,610
Total Invoice $28,873 $30,196 $35,109 $38,396 $44,745 $40,784 $47,134

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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: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,884
Model Year2012201220162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,345$32,985$38,440$42,040$48,995$44,655$51,610
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,670-5,445-6,945-7,595-9,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$32,460$34,770$36,595$42,050$37,060$42,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$1,825$7,280$2,290$7,745
Total Invoice$28,873$30,196$35,109$38,396$44,745$40,784$47,134
Adjustments for Features0-481-3,352-4,973-6,343-6,937-8,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,873$29,715$31,757$33,423$38,402$33,847$38,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0$1,666$6,645$2,090$7,071

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 $1100 
CVT    $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0 
AWD    $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15     
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 $125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25$25$25
Media drive$15$15     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75 
Xenon HID headlights $500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Total Value of Features$3,330$3,855$7,000$8,775$10,275$10,925$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,670$5,445$6,945$7,595$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-3,352-4,973-6,343-6,937-8,306

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
15.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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 lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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 Hybrid 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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