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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: $30,905

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelISISAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2503502.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $26,270 $25,110 $26,800
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $24,424 $23,272 $25,116
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990      
Technology Package     1,780 1,780 1,780
Fog lights     310    
Rear spoiler     370    
Premium Audio Package     1,240    
Floor mats     175 175 110
Sport Package       2,370  
Premium Package       2,380 4,230
Convenience Package         1,300
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302      
Technology Package     1,543 1,543 1,543
Fog lights     251    
Rear spoiler     295    
Premium Audio Package     1,075    
Floor mats     134 134 84
Sport Package       2,056  
Premium Package       2,064 3,669
Convenience Package         1,127
Options (change) 3,990 3,990 3,875 6,705 7,420
Options (change) 3,302 3,302 3,298 5,797 6,423
Destination 590 590 760 760 760
Total Price $34,570 $40,020 $30,905 $32,575 $34,980
Total Invoice $30,281 $35,078 $28,482 $29,829 $32,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,550
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelISISAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2503502.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,570$40,020$30,905$32,575$34,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-815-1,340-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,570$38,970$30,090$31,235$34,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$1,145$4,665
Total Invoice$30,281$35,078$28,482$29,829$32,299
Adjustments for Features0-920-751-1,227-208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,281$34,158$27,731$28,602$32,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,877$0$871$4,360

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelISISAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2503502.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,715$2,765$2,530$3,055$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$815$1,340$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-920-751-1,227-208

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062011
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165064%
Total Not Requested92536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested87079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257574%
Total Not Requested92526%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70086%
Total Not Requested11514%

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