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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelHSHSAltimaAltima
Trim250h250h Premium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,030 $39,800 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $33,698 $36,218 $21,826 $25,340
Navigation Package 2,125 2,125 5,700 1,800
Rearview camera 350 350    
Heated front seats 440      
Rear spoiler 200 200    
LED headlights 1,805 1,805    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230  
Braking and Airbag Package     800  
Floor mats     160 160
Satellite radio     350 350
Navigation Package 1,942 1,942 5,093 1,561
Rearview camera 302 302    
Heated front seats 378      
Rear spoiler 172 172    
LED headlights 1,552 1,552    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172  
Braking and Airbag Package     694  
Floor mats     119 119
Satellite radio     304 304
Options (change) 4,920 4,480 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 4,346 3,968 7,076 2,678
Destination 875 875 605 605
Total Price $42,825 $45,155 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $38,919 $41,061 $29,507 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,524
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelHSHSAltimaAltima
Trim250h250h Premium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$42,825$45,155$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-3,860-5,3100-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,965$39,845$32,245$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$1,930$0
Total Invoice$38,919$41,061$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-3,508-4,8290-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,411$36,232$29,507$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$821$1,620$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelHSHSAltimaAltima
Trim250h250h Premium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,565$7,015$1,705$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$5,310$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,508-4,8290-736

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelHSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length184.8 in192.3 in
Width70.3 in70.4 in
Height59.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%

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