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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: $2,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaHighlander
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,510 $35,745
Floor mats 235 315
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats 0 200
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 1,015 2,965
Options (change) 344 2,559
Destination 885 810
Total Price $37,410 $39,520

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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: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,776
Model Year20182012
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$37,410$39,520
Adjustments for Features-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,385$39,520

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
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 
Predictive forward collision warning$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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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$5,665$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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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