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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: $34,915

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,491

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelISAltima
Trim3503.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,440 $32,690
Base Invoice $31,186 $30,453
Navigation system 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Technology Package   1,180
Floor mats   210
Navigation system 2,168  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Technology Package   1,044
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 5,900 1,390
Options (change) 4,848 1,203
Destination 590 835
Total Price $41,930 $34,915
Total Invoice $36,624 $32,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,924
Model Year20062016
ModelISAltima
Trim3503.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$41,930$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,930$32,990
Total Invoice$36,624$32,491
Adjustments for Features0-1,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,624$30,700

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062016
ModelISAltima
Trim3503.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,990$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,791

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062016
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in191.9 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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