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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: $31,294

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $1,781

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,011

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $1,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelAltimaAltimaPriusPrius
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $27,744 $37,945
Floor mats 225 225 200 200
Technology Package 2,190      
Sunroof 800      
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Remote start     529 529
Floor mats 175 175 127 127
Technology Package 1,939      
Sunroof 708      
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Remote start     380 380
Options (change) 3,620 630 729 729
Options (change) 3,166 519 507 507
Destination 885 885 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $33,075 $34,205 $31,294 $38,514
Total Invoice $30,672 $31,857 $29,011 $36,712

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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: $1,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,181
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelAltimaAltimaPriusPrius
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4270hp V698hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$33,075$34,205$31,294$38,514
Adjustments for Features-3,065-2,5650-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,010$31,640$31,294$37,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0$6,320
Total Invoice$30,672$31,857$29,011$36,712
Adjustments for Features-2,842-2,3890-858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,830$29,468$29,011$35,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,638$0$6,843

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelAltimaAltimaPriusPrius
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  $600
Cruise control $150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,165$5,665$3,100$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$2,565$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,842-2,3890-858

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in176.4 in
Width72.0 in68.7 in
Height57.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.439.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested110043%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

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

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