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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: $33,255

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,329

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,560 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $27,929 $26,241 $29,281
Floor mats 185 185 275
Technology Package 1,090    
Rear spoiler 395    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Floor mats 152 120 180
Technology Package 946    
Rear spoiler 329    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 1,905 5,743 4,198
Options (change) 1,610 4,617 3,370
Destination 790 745 745
Total Price $33,255 $35,898 $37,843
Total Invoice $30,329 $31,603 $33,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,388
Model Year201320082008
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$33,255$35,898$37,843
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$35,898$36,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$30,329$31,603$33,396
Adjustments for Features-1140-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,215$31,603$32,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$403

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320082008
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,415$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140-1,390

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length191.5 in188.4 in
Width72.0 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
15.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.495.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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