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Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,080 $45,200 $35,510
Floor mats 229 229 235
Remote start 499 499  
Rear spoiler     405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Floor mats 139 139 0
Remote start 320 320  
Rear spoiler     344
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 728 728 1,015
Options (change) 459 459 344
Destination 995 995 885
Total Price $43,803 $46,923 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,857
Model Year201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$43,803$46,923$37,410
Adjustments for Features-4,160-5,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,643$41,388$37,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,325$10,700$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$5,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,787-5,0390

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length192.5 in191.9 in
Width75.8 in72.0 in
Height68.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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