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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: $32,495

Nissan Altima VC-T SR   
Difference: $7,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017201720172017
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVC-T SRXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,900 $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800
Floor mats 245 225 225 225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375        
Floor mats 0 140 140 140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0        
Options (change) 620 225 225 225 225
Options (change) 0 140 140 140 140
Destination 975 960 960 960 960
Total Price $32,495 $39,705 $40,875 $42,865 $45,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,498
Model Year20212017201720172017
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVC-T SRXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,495$39,705$40,875$42,865$45,985
Adjustments for Features0-8,535-8,685-9,860-11,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$31,170$32,190$33,005$34,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,580

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212017201720172017
ModelAltimaHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimVC-T SRXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,415$11,950$12,100$13,275$14,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,535$8,685$9,860$11,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,796-7,933-9,006-10,262

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212017
ModelAltimaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in109.8 in
Length192.9 in192.5 in
Width72.9 in75.8 in
Height56.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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 XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
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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