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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: $37,410

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,510 $42,080 $45,200
Floor mats 235 229 229
Rear spoiler 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Remote start   499 499
Floor mats 0 139 139
Rear spoiler 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Remote start   320 320
Options (change) 1,015 728 728
Options (change) 344 459 459
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $37,410 $43,803 $46,923

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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: $2,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,857
Model Year201820182018
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$37,410$43,803$46,923
Adjustments for Features0-4,160-5,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$39,643$41,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820182018
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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$5,165$9,325$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,160$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,787-5,039

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
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
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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