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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: $34,555

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,133

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelAltimaHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,690 $35,595
Base Invoice $30,453 $32,498
Floor mats 225 315
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats 175 200
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276  
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 980 2,965
Options (change) 795 2,559
Destination 885 810
Total Price $34,555 $39,370
Total Invoice $32,133 $35,867

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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: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,572
Model Year20172011
ModelAltimaHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$34,555$39,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,555$38,095
Total Invoice$32,133$35,867
Adjustments for Features0-1,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,133$34,705

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172011
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,215$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,162

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172011
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length191.9 in188.4 in
Width72.0 in75.2 in
Height57.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,412 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
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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