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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: $30,298

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $2,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,070

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $2,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelAltimaPriusPrius
Trim3.5 SRFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,570 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $23,697 $26,671 $27,927
Technology Package 1,780    
Premium Package 2,130    
Sport Package 2,370    
Floor mats 180 225 225
Door sill trim plates 175    
Bodyside moldings   289 289
Illuminated door sill trim plates   299 299
Technology Package 1,543    
Premium Package 1,848    
Sport Package 2,056    
Floor mats 146 140 140
Door sill trim plates 126    
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Illuminated door sill trim plates   225 225
Options (change) 6,635 813 813
Options (change) 5,719 564 564
Destination 780 835 835
Total Price $32,985 $30,298 $31,648
Total Invoice $30,196 $28,070 $29,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,644
Model Year201220162016
ModelAltimaPriusPrius
Trim3.5 SRFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V695hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$32,985$30,298$31,648
Adjustments for Features-1,2550-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,730$30,298$29,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$30,196$28,070$29,326
Adjustments for Features-1,1490-1,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,047$28,070$27,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220162016
ModelAltimaPriusPrius
Trim3.5 SRFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,005$3,750$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1490-1,923

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

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
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97539%
Total Not Requested150061%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested70034%
Total Not Requested135066%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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