Sir ji dual vvti engine is efficient..I love manual transmission and thus altis offers optimal speeds at low rpms..26 Lakh is a lot for a full spec car(you know what i am referring to,,can buy a decently used merc in this price)
Navigation comes with Altis MT hard top at retail price.(nothing extra like c..)
as there is a differential of 2-3 lakh b/w (BLEEP) FAIL--please compare the full spec models.
So it all comes down to what you consider as affordable family sedan.As i said not a fan of any of the two brands,,i just see things from an independent perspective.Also pitting altic vs new civic is unjustified w8 for 2014 corolla