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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: $33,685

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,213

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,024

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimSportLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $30,820
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $28,488
Cold Weather Package 60    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275 210
Remote start 529 529  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Heated front seats   440  
Technology Package     1,090
Rear spoiler     405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Cold Weather Package 48    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180 159
Remote start 380 380  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Heated front seats   352  
Technology Package     957
Rear spoiler     344
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Options (change) 5,743 4,198 2,055
Options (change) 4,617 3,370 1,726
Destination 745 745 810
Total Price $35,898 $37,843 $33,685
Total Invoice $31,603 $33,396 $31,024

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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: $2,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $694
Model Year200820082014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimSportLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$35,898$37,843$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,898$36,268$33,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$31,603$33,396$31,024
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,603$32,006$30,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$403$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimSportLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$5,990$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,390-115

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082014
ModelHighlanderAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length188.4 in191.5 in
Width75.2 in72.0 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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