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Lexus HS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $17,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelHSAltimaAltima
Trim250h Premium2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $28,995 $35,510
Technology Package 3,900 1,290  
Navigation Package 2,125    
Wide-view front camera 700    
Rear spoiler 200 405 405
LED headlights 1,805    
Floor mats   235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375
Technology Package 3,354 0  
Navigation Package 1,942    
Wide-view front camera 602    
Rear spoiler 172 344 344
LED headlights 1,552    
Floor mats   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 8,730 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 7,622 344 344
Destination 875 885 885
Total Price $49,405 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,587
Model Year201220182018
ModelHSAltimaAltima
Trim250h Premium2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$49,405$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-3,2250-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,180$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220182018
ModelHSAltimaAltima
Trim250h Premium2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver attention monitor$500  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention$150  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,415$4,190$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9190-20

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
ModelHSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length184.8 in191.9 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height59.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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