2012 Nissan Altima 2.5S or 2012 Civic EX?

I know these cars aren't exactly on the same category (mid size vs compact size) but I got approved for a loan from a car dealership and I have to decide between these two cars. I've been hearing about about how the 2012 civics are "Honda's worst mistake" because of its cheap quality and engine power. But it's really fuel efficient which is what I need because my work commute is 40 miles round trip daily. Now the Nissan Altima I've heard has great room (since it's a midsize) and is still pretty fuel efficient even though the engine is a bit bigger. Altima seems nice, but I heard the CVT is really annoying and hard to get used to but I'll have to admit the honda's 5 speed auto trans with VTEC is kind of winning me over. Which one would be the better? Honda is also known to have "long lasting engines" but my friend has a 2005 Altima 2.5S and that one is a beauty to drive. I know it ultimately comes to what I like but some convincing from both vehicle owners would help.

Nissan Altima 2.5S

Nissan is 10000000000000000000000 better than Honda. I have both

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