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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,480

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $30,560
Base Invoice $32,635 $27,929
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315 185
Bodyside moldings 199 170
Technology Package   1,090
Rear spoiler   395
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200 152
Bodyside moldings 125 151
Technology Package   946
Rear spoiler   329
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 3,164 2,075
Options (change) 2,684 1,761
Destination 810 790
Total Price $39,719 $33,425
Total Invoice $36,129 $30,480

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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: $3,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,011
Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,719$33,425
Adjustments for Features-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,819$33,425
Total Invoice$36,129$30,480
Adjustments for Features-2,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,491$30,480

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
ModelHighlanderAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$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
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,940$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6380

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,045 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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