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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $8,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelESAltima
Trim3503.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $25,570
Base Invoice $33,299 $23,697
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Rear spoiler 299  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Door sill trim plates   175
Floor mats   180
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,564  
Heated front seats 550  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Rear spoiler 199  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Door sill trim plates   126
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 5,819 6,635
Options (change) 5,013 5,719
Destination 875 780
Total Price $43,419 $32,985
Total Invoice $39,187 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,635
Model Year20112012
ModelESAltima
Trim3503.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$43,419$32,985
Adjustments for Features-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,809$32,985
Total Invoice$39,187$30,196
Adjustments for Features-2,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,831$30,196

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelESAltima
Trim3503.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,640$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3560

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelESAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,357 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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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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