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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: $25,179

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelAltimaPriusPrius
TrimHybridBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,550 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $24,976 $21,064 $21,816
Technology Package 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,300    
Connection Package 3,100    
Floor mats 110 184 184
Package 6   4,550 4,175
Technology Package 1,735    
Convenience Package 1,127    
Connection Package 2,689    
Floor mats 84 112 112
Package 6   4,095 3,758
Options (change) 6,510 4,734 4,359
Options (change) 5,635 4,207 3,870
Destination 695 720 720
Gas Tax -2,350 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $31,405 $25,179 $25,699
Total Invoice $28,956 $22,841 $23,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,331
Model Year200920082008
ModelAltimaPriusPrius
TrimHybridBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$31,405$25,179$25,699
Adjustments for Features-85000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$25,179$25,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$28,956$22,841$23,256
Adjustments for Features-78400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,172$22,841$23,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920082008
ModelAltimaPriusPrius
TrimHybridBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,565$2,715$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78400

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092008
ModelAltimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,470 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius specs.

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 information25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested55552%
Total Not Requested51548%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152553%
Total Not Requested137547%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested325075%
Total Not Requested107525%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested325088%
Total Not Requested45012%

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