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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: $35,735

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,068

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,177

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,690 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $30,453 $38,419 $41,268
Technology Package 1,180    
Floor mats 225 229 229
Rear spoiler 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Remote start   499 499
Technology Package 1,044    
Floor mats 175 139 139
Rear spoiler 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276    
Remote start   320 320
Options (change) 2,160 728 728
Options (change) 1,839 459 459
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $35,735 $43,803 $46,923
Total Invoice $33,177 $39,873 $42,722

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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: $3,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,727
Model Year201720182018
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,735$43,803$46,923
Adjustments for Features0-4,360-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,735$39,443$41,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745
Total Invoice$33,177$39,873$42,722
Adjustments for Features0-3,969-5,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,177$35,904$37,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,596

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201720182018
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,965$9,325$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,360$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,969-5,222

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172018
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length191.9 in192.5 in
Width72.0 in75.8 in
Height57.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,412 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
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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