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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,185

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,599

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelISISAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Navigation system 2,550 2,550      
Stability control     900 900  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000 6,400
Premium Package     4,200    
6-speed shiftable CVT     500    
Fog lights     310    
Floor mats     175 175 110
Sunroof         850
Navigation system 2,168 2,168      
Stability control     780 780  
Technology Package     1,734 1,735 5,551
Premium Package     3,643    
6-speed shiftable CVT     461    
Fog lights     251    
Floor mats     137 137 84
Sunroof         738
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 8,085 3,075 7,360
Options (change) 2,168 2,168 7,006 2,652 6,373
Destination 590 590 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $33,130 $38,580 $33,250 $32,440 $31,185
Total Invoice $29,147 $33,944 $30,382 $29,912 $28,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,130
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelISISAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$33,130$38,580$33,250$32,440$31,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,450-1,500-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,130$37,530$31,800$30,940$30,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$1,250$390$0
Total Invoice$29,147$33,944$30,382$29,912$28,599
Adjustments for Features0-924-1,325-1,383-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,147$33,020$29,057$28,529$28,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$1,040$512$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelISISAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats  $300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$1,265$2,315$2,715$2,765$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,450$1,500$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-924-1,325-1,383-582

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062008
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in189.8 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft317.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187553%
Total Not Requested165047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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 information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested344571%
Total Not Requested142529%

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