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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: $34,490

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,057

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $32,690
Base Invoice $32,635 $30,453
Floor mats 315 210
Navigation system 2,650  
Rear spoiler   405
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Floor mats 200 159
Navigation system 2,359  
Rear spoiler   344
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 2,965 965
Options (change) 2,559 769
Destination 810 835
Total Price $39,520 $34,490
Total Invoice $36,004 $32,057

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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: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,785
Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,520$34,490
Adjustments for Features-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,245$34,490
Total Invoice$36,004$32,057
Adjustments for Features-1,1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,842$32,057

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122016
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,490$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1620

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122016
ModelHighlanderAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length188.4 in191.9 in
Width75.2 in72.0 in
Height68.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,412 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%

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