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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: $32,440

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,912

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelISISAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $22,681 $26,565
Navigation system 2,550 2,550    
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo mat 69 69    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Stability control     900 900
Premium Package     4,200  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Floor mats     175 175
Fog lights     310  
Navigation system 2,168 2,168    
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo mat 41 41    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Stability control     780 780
Premium Package     3,643  
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Floor mats     137 137
Fog lights     251  
Options (change) 3,494 3,494 8,085 3,075
Options (change) 2,909 2,909 7,006 2,652
Destination 715 715 695 695
Total Price $34,464 $39,914 $33,250 $32,440
Total Invoice $30,247 $35,044 $30,382 $29,912

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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: $2,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,082
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelISISAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$34,464$39,914$33,250$32,440
Adjustments for Features0-950-760-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,464$38,964$32,490$31,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$860$0
Total Invoice$30,247$35,044$30,382$29,912
Adjustments for Features0-834-694-747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,247$34,210$29,688$29,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,963$523$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelISISAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $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 
Total Value of Features$1,215$2,165$1,975$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$760$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-834-694-747

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072008
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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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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested237567%
Total Not Requested115033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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