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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: $33,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,854

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,820 $35,745
Base Invoice $28,488 $32,635
Floor mats 210 315
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 405  
Bodyside moldings 180 199
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats 159 200
Technology Package 957  
Rear spoiler 344  
Bodyside moldings 164 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 2,235 3,164
Options (change) 1,890 2,684
Destination 810 810
Total Price $33,865 $39,719
Total Invoice $31,188 $36,129

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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: $2,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,303
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$33,865$39,719
Adjustments for Features0-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,865$36,819
Total Invoice$31,188$36,129
Adjustments for Features0-2,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,188$33,491

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $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 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,040$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,638

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
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.4,045 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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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