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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $8,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $7,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelAltimaPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,550 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $24,976 $20,140 $21,625
Technology Package 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,300    
Connection Package 3,100    
Sunroof 850 850 850
Alloy wheels   390  
Technology Package 1,735    
Convenience Package 1,127    
Connection Package 2,689    
Sunroof 738 757 757
Alloy wheels   348  
Options (change) 7,250 1,240 850
Options (change) 6,289 1,105 757
Destination 695 760 760
Gas Tax -2,350 0 0
Total Price $32,145 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $29,610 $22,005 $23,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,583
Model Year200920122012
ModelAltimaPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4 H73hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG53/46 MPG53/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$32,145$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-2,1950-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,950$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$29,610$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-2,0220-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,588$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$811

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200920122012
ModelAltimaPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,765$2,570$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0220-326

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.4 in
Length189.8 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,470 lb.2,500 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Total Requested32530%
Total Not Requested74570%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60021%
Total Not Requested230079%

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