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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius v Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius v Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,075

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,515

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaPrius v
TrimHybridFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,480 $30,140
Base Invoice $23,881 $28,058
Technology Package 6,400  
Sunroof 850  
Advanced Technology Package   5,580
Technology Package 5,551  
Sunroof 738  
Advanced Technology Package   4,987
Options (change) 7,250 5,580
Options (change) 6,289 4,987
Destination 695 760
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $31,075 $36,480
Total Invoice $28,515 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius v

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,914
Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaPrius v
TrimHybridFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG44/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$31,075$36,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,075$34,995
Total Invoice$28,515$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,515$32,429

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaPrius v
TrimHybridFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
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
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,790$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaPrius v
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in109.4 in
Length189.8 in181.7 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in62.0 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.967.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested235548%
Total Not Requested251552%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Parking guidance system - active500No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

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