Lexus GS Lexus GS 2009 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $17,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,298

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelGSGSGSAltimaAltima
Trim350460450h3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $21,826 $25,340
Satellite radio 486 486 486 350 350
Cargo net 59 59 59    
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500    
Rear spoiler 200 200 200    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800
Navigation Package       5,700 1,800
Floor mats       160 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       230  
Braking and Airbag Package       800  
Satellite radio 389 389 389 304 304
Cargo net 35 35 35    
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275    
Rear spoiler 160 160 160    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694
Navigation Package       5,093 1,561
Floor mats       119 119
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       172  
Braking and Airbag Package       694  
Options (change) 2,664 2,664 2,314 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 2,180 2,180 1,900 7,076 2,678
Destination 825 825 825 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,339 $56,809 $58,239 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $42,921 $49,926 $51,621 $29,507 $28,623

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Lexus GS dealer quotes or Nissan Altima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,158
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelGSGSGSAltimaAltima
Trim350460450h3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$48,339$56,809$58,239$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-4,365-6,215-6,9400-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,974$50,594$51,299$32,245$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,325$1,930$0
Total Invoice$42,921$49,926$51,621$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,876-5,462-6,1510-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,045$44,464$45,470$29,507$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,419$6,425$1,620$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelGSGSGSAltimaAltima
Trim350460450h3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,540$7,390$8,115$1,175$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,365$6,215$6,940$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,876-5,462-6,1510-736

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelGSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length190.0 in192.3 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Lexus models.