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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: $23,800

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $7,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,161

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $6,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelAltimaAltimaPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $20,261 $21,746
Technology Package 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 315      
Rear spoiler 375      
Premium Audio Package 990      
Sport Package   2,370    
Premium Package   2,130    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Technology Package 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 256      
Rear spoiler 303      
Premium Audio Package 859      
Sport Package   2,056    
Premium Package   1,848    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 3,460 6,280 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,961 5,447 1,105 757
Destination 780 780 795 795
Total Price $30,990 $32,630 $23,800 $25,005
Total Invoice $28,601 $29,924 $22,161 $23,298

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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: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,262
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelAltimaAltimaPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4270hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$30,990$32,630$23,800$25,005
Adjustments for Features-2,360-2,8850-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,630$29,745$23,800$24,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$855
Total Invoice$28,601$29,924$22,161$23,298
Adjustments for Features-2,178-2,6460-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,423$27,278$22,161$22,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$811

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelAltimaAltimaPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,455$4,980$2,095$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$2,885$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,178-2,6460-326

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122013
ModelAltimaPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.4 in
Length190.7 in157.3 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,501 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 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47519%
Total Not Requested200081%

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