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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: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SRXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800
Base Invoice $23,697 $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903
Sport Package 2,370        
Premium Package 2,130        
Technology Package 1,780        
Floor mats 180 225 225 225 225
Door sill trim plates 175        
Sport Package 2,056        
Premium Package 1,848        
Technology Package 1,543        
Floor mats 146 140 140 140 140
Door sill trim plates 126        
Options (change) 6,635 225 225 225 225
Options (change) 5,719 140 140 140 140
Destination 780 960 960 960 960
Total Price $32,985 $39,705 $40,875 $42,865 $45,985
Total Invoice $30,196 $36,269 $37,337 $39,154 $42,003

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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: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $939
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SRXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,985$39,705$40,875$42,865$45,985
Adjustments for Features0-5,620-5,770-6,945-8,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$34,085$35,105$35,920$37,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580
Total Invoice$30,196$36,269$37,337$39,154$42,003
Adjustments for Features0-5,134-5,271-6,344-7,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$31,135$32,066$32,810$34,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,675$3,268

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SRXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$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$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
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 
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    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Media drive$15    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
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 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 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   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$4,105$9,725$9,875$11,050$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,620$5,770$6,945$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,134-5,271-6,344-7,600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122017
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.4,370 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 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 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%

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