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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: $4,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,785 $28,995 $35,510 $21,635 $23,230
Technology Package 1,280 1,290      
Rear spoiler 405 405 405    
Alloy wheels       390  
Sunroof       850 850
Technology Package 0 0      
Rear spoiler 344 344 344    
Alloy wheels       348  
Sunroof       757 757
Options (change) 1,685 1,695 405 1,240 850
Options (change) 344 344 344 1,105 757
Destination 885 885 885 760 760
Total Price $28,355 $31,575 $36,800 $23,635 $24,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Three
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,975
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$28,355$31,575$36,800$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-2,570-5,120-5,7200-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,785$26,455$31,080$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$5,295$0$855

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPrius cPrius c
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
HD radio   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,140$7,690$8,290$2,570$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$5,120$5,720$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-111-199-1910-326

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.4 in
Length191.9 in157.3 in
Width72.0 in66.7 in
Height57.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested187570%
Total Not Requested80030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested165050%

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