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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: $32,205

Toyota Highlander   
Difference: $290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201120112011
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVC-T SRBaseSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,900 $28,090 $32,695 $35,595
Floor mats 245 315 315 315
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375      
Tech Package   1,835    
3.5L V6   1,155 1,155  
Floor mats 0 200 200 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0      
Tech Package   1,675    
3.5L V6   1,053 1,054  
Options (change) 620 3,305 1,470 315
Options (change) 0 2,928 1,254 200
Destination 975 810 810 810
Total Price $32,495 $32,205 $34,975 $36,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,361
Model Year2021201120112011
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVC-T SRBaseSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$32,495$32,205$34,975$36,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-3,850-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$31,055$31,125$31,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70$740

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2021201120112011
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVC-T SRBaseSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stain-resistant fabric $100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,790$7,490$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$3,850$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-3,513-4,494

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212011
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in109.8 in
Length192.9 in188.4 in
Width72.9 in75.2 in
Height56.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
USB port25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rails250No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested128062%
Total Not Requested77538%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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