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Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,435 $25,570
Base Invoice $32,792 $23,697
Navigation system 1,450  
Floor mats 199 180
Rear spoiler 349  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Door sill trim plates   175
Navigation system 1,291  
Floor mats 126 146
Rear spoiler 219  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Door sill trim plates   126
Options (change) 1,998 6,635
Options (change) 1,636 5,719
Destination 760 780
Total Price $39,193 $32,985
Total Invoice $35,188 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,232
Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$39,193$32,985
Adjustments for Features-1,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,233$32,985
Total Invoice$35,188$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,428$30,196

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,865$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in109.3 in
Length197.6 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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