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Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $16,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $14,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelGSGSGSAltima
Trim350460450h3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $25,570
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $23,697
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665  
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Rear spoiler 200 200 200  
Floor mats       180
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,130
Technology Package       1,780
Door sill trim plates       175
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523  
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Rear spoiler 172 172 172  
Floor mats       146
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       1,848
Technology Package       1,543
Door sill trim plates       126
Options (change) 1,434 1,434 1,934 6,635
Options (change) 1,281 1,281 1,736 5,719
Destination 875 875 875 780
Total Price $49,209 $57,679 $61,759 $32,985
Total Invoice $44,366 $51,435 $55,667 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,984
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelGSGSGSAltima
Trim350460450h3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H270hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$49,209$57,679$61,759$32,985
Adjustments for Features-2,425-4,275-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,784$53,404$56,759$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$9,975$0
Total Invoice$44,366$51,435$55,667$30,196
Adjustments for Features-2,186-3,812-4,5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,180$47,623$51,160$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,443$8,980$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelGSGSGSAltima
Trim350460450h3.5 SR
Body4dr 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$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $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 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
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, 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$4,615$6,465$7,190$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$4,275$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,186-3,812-4,5070

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelGSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in
Length190.0 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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