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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimSportLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $25,570
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $23,697
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275 180
Universal garage door opener 125    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Technology Package     1,780
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Door sill trim plates     175
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180 146
Universal garage door opener 100    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Technology Package     1,543
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Door sill trim plates     126
Options (change) 7,039 4,004 6,635
Options (change) 5,851 3,491 5,719
Destination 745 745 780
Total Price $37,044 $37,819 $32,985
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,998 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimSportLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$37,044$37,819$32,985
Adjustments for Features-1,385-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,659$34,759$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0
Total Invoice$33,004$33,998$30,196
Adjustments for Features-1,234-2,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,770$31,247$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$523$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimSportLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $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$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,515$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,234-2,7510

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length188.4 in190.7 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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 streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
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 lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195079%
Total Not Requested52521%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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