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Driven by Spite: 20 Cars Built to Outsell a Rival, Not Impress You

10. Nissan Altima (vs. Toyota Camry)

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A sleek Nissan Altima and a stylish Toyota Camry face off side by side, spotlighting classic sedan rivalry. | Image from commons.wikimedia.org (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Nissan Altima was crafted with a clear rival in mind: the Toyota Camry. Nissan’s strategy has often centered on undercutting the Camry with sharper pricing, attractive lease deals, and aggressive marketing aimed squarely at would-be Toyota buyers.
Frequent refreshes and tech upgrades keep the Altima competitive, as Nissan relentlessly seeks to chip away at the Camry’s mid-size sales lead.
It’s a classic case of rivalry fueling progress—and keeping showrooms lively. Kelley Blue Book

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