2009 Nissan Altima vs 2009 Toyota Camry

2009 Nissan Altima

2009 Toyota Camry

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4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5	23	31	$19,078	$19,900
4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 2.5 S	23	32	$19,728	$21,040
4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 S	23	31	$20,195	$21,540
4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 SL	23	31	$20,195	$21,540
2-Door Coupe I4 Manual 2.5 S	23	32	$20,392	$21,750
2-Door Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S	23	31	$20,860	$22,250
4-Door Sedan V6 Manual 3.5 SE	18	27	$23,337	$25,180
4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SE	19	26	$23,800	$25,680
2-Door Coupe V6 Manual 3.5 SE	18	27	$24,456	$26,390
4-Door Sedan I4 eCVT Hybrid	35	33	$24,976	$26,650
2-Door Coupe V6 CVT 3.5 SE	19	26	$24,919	$26,890
4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SL	19	26	$27,221	$29,380

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4-Door Sedan I4 Manual

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan I4 Manual	21	31	$17,707	$19,145
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic	21	31	$18,678	$20,195
4-Door Sedan I4 Manual LE	21	31	$18,643	$20,600
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE	21	31	$19,593	$21,650
4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE	21	31	$19,633	$21,815
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE	21	31	$20,533	$22,815
4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic LE	19	28	$21,793	$24,215
4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE	19	28	$22,939	$25,490
4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE	21	31	$23,016	$25,575
4-Door Sedan	33	34	$23,796	$26,150
4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE	19	28	$25,823	$28,695

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,078

$17,707

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,900

$19,145

Monthly Payment Estimate

$332 / month

$319 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Nissan Altima has a sportier look and feel than most other mid-size sedans, but it's just as practical.

The 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid melds the automaker's proven, hybrid system into America's bread-and-butter sedan. What's not to like?

TCC Likes

Responsive handling
V-6 engine is fast enough to keep up with some sports cars
Great MPG with the four-cylinder and CVT automatic

Adequate acceleration and great fuel economy
Smooth, well-controlled ride
Very quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

No stability control in four-cylinder models
Gimmicky keyless ignition system is unavoidable
Need more space in rear seat

Conservative styling, with little to differentiate the Hybrid
Doesn't handle as well as other Camrys
Difficult to maintain steady speed without cruise control

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

36.8

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

56.8

54.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.7

101.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

52.5

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

57.8

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

189.8

189.2

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.8

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

27.6

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

62.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

15.0

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x 0.35

11.06 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x 1.02

11.65 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.0

18.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.83

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/60R16

Spare Tire Size

T135/90D16

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3179

3263

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.0

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

180 @ 3900

161 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

QR25DE

Displacement

2.5L/- TBD -

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5600

158 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.80

3.94

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37 - 0.44

3.54

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.33

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.78

3.58

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Nissan Altima

Toyota Camry

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.86

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Dual-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.68

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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