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Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelESAltimaAltima
Trim3503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $30,253 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250    
Premium Package 1,280 2,460  
Heated front seats 640    
Rear spoiler 299   370
Xenon HID headlights 815    
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408    
Premium Package 1,098 2,134  
Heated front seats 512    
Rear spoiler 199   295
Xenon HID headlights 652    
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 7,284 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 5,869 4,600 2,818
Destination 765 695 695
Total Price $42,169 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $36,887 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,013
Model Year200820092009
ModelESAltimaAltima
Trim3503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$42,169$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-1,525-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,644$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$36,887$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-1,334-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,553$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820092009
ModelESAltimaAltima
Trim3503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,790$2,365$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,334-920

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
ModelESAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in189.8 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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