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Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,749

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $10,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,100

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $9,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaAltimaAltima
TrimLES2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $24,860 $23,697
Floor mats 200 200 180 180
Premium Package 860     2,130
Entune 1,170 1,170    
Bodyside moldings 209 209    
Sunroof   420    
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Fog lights     315  
Rear spoiler     375  
Premium Audio Package     990  
Sport Package       2,370
Floor mats 127 127 146 146
Premium Package 765     1,848
Entune 1,041 1,041    
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Sunroof   373    
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Fog lights     256  
Rear spoiler     303  
Premium Audio Package     859  
Sport Package       2,056
Options (change) 2,439 1,999 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 2,058 1,666 3,107 5,593
Destination 760 760 780 780
Total Price $21,109 $20,749 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $19,388 $19,100 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,750
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaAltimaAltima
TrimLES2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$21,109$20,749$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features-6500-4,560-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,459$20,749$26,610$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$1,115
Total Invoice$19,388$19,100$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features-5970-4,206-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,791$19,100$24,541$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$869

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaAltimaAltima
TrimLES2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers $0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,020$370$4,930$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$4,560$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-5970-4,206-4,660

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelCorollaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length178.7 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27511%
Total Not Requested220089%

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