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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: $32,630

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,924

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPrius v
Trim3.5 SRFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,570 $30,140
Base Invoice $23,697 $28,058
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,130  
Advanced Technology Package   5,580
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,848  
Advanced Technology Package   4,987
Options (change) 6,280 5,580
Options (change) 5,447 4,987
Destination 780 760
Total Price $32,630 $36,480
Total Invoice $29,924 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius v

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,144
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPrius v
Trim3.5 SRFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$32,630$36,480
Adjustments for Features0-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,630$35,685
Total Invoice$29,924$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,924$33,068

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPrius v
Trim3.5 SRFive
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $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
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,855$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-737

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Toyota Prius v

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPrius v
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in109.4 in
Length190.7 in181.7 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in62.0 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,275 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.367.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97539%
Total Not Requested150061%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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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