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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: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaPrius
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $28,235
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $26,284
Premium Audio Package 990    
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 180 180 200
Sport Package   2,370  
Premium Package   2,130  
Solar Roof Package     3,820
Bodyside moldings     209
Premium Audio Package 859    
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Floor mats 146 146 127
Sport Package   2,056  
Premium Package   1,848  
Solar Roof Package     3,418
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 4,229
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 3,670
Destination 780 780 760
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $33,224
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $30,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,949
Model Year201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaPrius
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4270hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$31,170$32,810$33,224
Adjustments for Features0-525-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,170$32,285$33,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$30,714
Adjustments for Features0-481-18
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,747$29,589$30,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaPrius
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Solar panel  $300
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,655$3,180$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-18

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in176.4 in
Width70.7 in68.7 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,043 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75037%
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 seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97539%
Total Not Requested150061%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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