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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: $7,159

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimXLESELimitedLimited Platinum3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $25,570
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $23,697
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 180
Technology Package         1,780
Premium Package         2,130
Sport Package         2,370
Door sill trim plates         175
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 146
Technology Package         1,543
Premium Package         1,848
Sport Package         2,056
Door sill trim plates         126
Options (change) 229 229 229 229 6,635
Options (change) 139 139 139 139 5,719
Destination 995 995 995 995 780
Total Price $40,144 $41,314 $43,304 $46,424 $32,985
Total Invoice $36,668 $37,736 $39,553 $42,402 $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: $1,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,339
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimXLESELimitedLimited Platinum3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$40,144$41,314$43,304$46,424$32,985
Adjustments for Features-5,620-5,770-6,945-8,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,524$35,544$36,359$38,104$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,835$3,580$0
Total Invoice$36,668$37,736$39,553$42,402$30,196
Adjustments for Features-5,133-5,270-6,343-7,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,535$32,466$33,210$34,803$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$1,675$3,268$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderAltima
TrimXLESELimitedLimited Platinum3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Media drive    $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$9,725$9,875$11,050$12,425$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,620$5,770$6,945$8,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,133-5,270-6,343-7,5990

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182012
ModelHighlanderAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length192.5 in190.7 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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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