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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: $34,345

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,859

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,917

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800
Base Invoice $30,138 $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903
Rear spoiler 405        
Bodyside moldings 205        
Floor mats 135 225 225 225 225
Cargo mat 75        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350        
Remote start   499 499 499 499
Rear spoiler 344        
Bodyside moldings 185        
Floor mats 106 140 140 140 140
Cargo mat 53        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266        
Remote start   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 1,170 724 724 724 724
Options (change) 954 460 460 460 460
Destination 825 960 960 960 960
Total Price $34,345 $40,204 $41,374 $43,364 $46,484
Total Invoice $31,917 $36,589 $37,657 $39,474 $42,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $320
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$34,345$40,204$41,374$43,364$46,484
Adjustments for Features0-5,485-5,635-6,810-8,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,345$34,719$35,739$36,554$38,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580
Total Invoice$31,917$36,589$37,657$39,474$42,323
Adjustments for Features0-4,992-5,129-6,199-7,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,917$31,597$32,528$33,275$34,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,678$3,274

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-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   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $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
Moving object detection, rear$25    
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass$0    
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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,615$9,100$9,250$10,425$11,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,485$5,635$6,810$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,992-5,129-6,199-7,452

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152017
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length191.5 in192.5 in
Width72.0 in75.8 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
15.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.442.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.483.7 ft3

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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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