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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: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelESAltimaAltima
Trim3503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $34,400 $22,681 $26,565
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Heated front seats 640    
Full-size spare tire 205    
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Fog lights   310  
Floor mats   175 175
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749    
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Heated front seats 588    
Full-size spare tire 188    
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Fog lights   251  
Floor mats   137 137
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Options (change) 5,725 8,255 3,245
Options (change) 5,274 7,140 2,786
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $43,325 $33,420 $32,610
Total Invoice $40,549 $30,516 $30,046

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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: $8,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,373
Model Year201220082008
ModelESAltimaAltima
Trim3503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 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$43,325$33,420$32,610
Adjustments for Features-2,3250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,000$33,420$32,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$40,549$30,516$30,046
Adjustments for Features-2,1760-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,373$30,516$30,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$516$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220082008
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  
Rear side airbags$300  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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 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$4,515$2,190$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1760-46

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
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.3,334 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft317.9 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested292583%
Total Not Requested60017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested575100%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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