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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelESAltimaAltima
Trim3503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $34,400 $21,826 $25,340
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535    
Navigation system 2,465    
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230  
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   160 160
Polished alloy wheels   1,370  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251    
Navigation system 2,277    
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   172  
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   119 119
Polished alloy wheels   969  
Options (change) 6,000 9,260 3,110
Options (change) 5,528 7,952 2,678
Destination 875 605 605
Total Price $43,600 $33,465 $31,115
Total Invoice $40,803 $30,383 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,240
Model Year201220062006
ModelESAltimaAltima
Trim3503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$43,600$33,465$31,115
Adjustments for Features-4,210-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,390$33,265$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0
Total Invoice$40,803$30,383$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,940-1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,863$30,201$28,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,578$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220062006
ModelESAltimaAltima
Trim3503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,765$3,755$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,940-1820

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelESAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in192.3 in
Width71.1 in70.4 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested357583%
Total Not Requested75017%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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