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Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,805

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRAV4AltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,755 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $21,972 $22,681 $26,565
3.5L V6 1,915    
Sunroof 900    
Heated front seats 440    
Leather seating surfaces 1,050    
Sport Package   1,300  
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900 900
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Rear spoiler     370
3.5L V6 1,771    
Sunroof 720    
Heated front seats 352    
Leather seating surfaces 840    
Sport Package   1,127  
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780 780
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 4,305 6,900 1,270
Options (change) 3,683 6,011 1,072
Destination 745 695 695
Total Price $28,805 $32,065 $30,635
Total Invoice $26,400 $29,387 $28,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,183
Model Year200820082008
ModelRAV4AltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,805$32,065$30,635
Adjustments for Features0-760-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$31,305$29,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$26,400$29,387$28,332
Adjustments for Features0-697-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,400$28,690$27,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,107$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082008
ModelRAV4AltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,505$3,265$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-697-749

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008
ModelRAV4Altima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in109.3 in
Length181.1 in189.8 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested180051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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