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Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,228

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $5,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,875

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $5,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelPriusPriusAltimaAltima
TrimBaseTouring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $21,826 $25,340
Package 6 4,550 4,175    
Floor mats 184 184 160 160
Cargo net 49 49    
Braking and Airbag Package     800  
Navigation Package     5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Package 6 4,095 3,758    
Floor mats 112 112 119 119
Cargo net 34 34    
Braking and Airbag Package     694  
Navigation Package     5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Options (change) 4,783 4,408 7,460 2,760
Options (change) 4,241 3,904 6,600 2,374
Destination 720 720 605 605
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $25,228 $25,748 $31,665 $30,765
Total Invoice $22,875 $23,290 $29,031 $28,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,057
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelPriusPriusAltimaAltima
TrimBaseTouring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,228$25,748$31,665$30,765
Adjustments for Features-385-3850-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,843$25,363$31,665$29,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$1,700$0
Total Invoice$22,875$23,290$29,031$28,319
Adjustments for Features-349-3480-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,526$22,942$29,031$27,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$416$1,448$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelPriusPriusAltimaAltima
TrimBaseTouring3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Digital instruments$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,000$2,615$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$385$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-349-3480-736

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082006
ModelPriusAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length175.0 in192.3 in
Width67.9 in70.4 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested272563%
Total Not Requested160037%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested210057%
Total Not Requested160043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested145034%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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