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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,185

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,599

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaPrius
TrimHybridFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,480 $28,235
Base Invoice $23,881 $26,284
Technology Package 6,400  
Sunroof 850  
Floor mats 110 200
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Bodyside moldings   209
Technology Package 5,551  
Sunroof 738  
Floor mats 84 127
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 7,360 4,229
Options (change) 6,373 3,670
Destination 695 760
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $31,185 $33,224
Total Invoice $28,599 $30,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,907
Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaPrius
TrimHybridFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG51/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$31,185$33,224
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,185$32,999
Total Invoice$28,599$30,714
Adjustments for Features0-208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,599$30,506

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaPrius
TrimHybridFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Solar panel $300
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,940$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-208

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in176.4 in
Width70.7 in68.7 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.939.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested288059%
Total Not Requested199041%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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