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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: $6,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $25,570
Base Invoice $32,635 $23,697
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315 180
Bodyside moldings 199  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Door sill trim plates   175
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200 146
Bodyside moldings 125  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Door sill trim plates   126
Options (change) 3,164 6,635
Options (change) 2,684 5,719
Destination 810 780
Total Price $39,719 $32,985
Total Invoice $36,129 $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: $3,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,218
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$39,719$32,985
Adjustments for Features-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,734$32,985
Total Invoice$36,129$30,196
Adjustments for Features-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,414$30,196

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,590$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7150

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,045 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
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 lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
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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