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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: $32,095

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,336

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $22,246 $26,315
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Rear spoiler 355 355     360
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Stability control       900 900
Premium Package       4,400  
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
Floor mats       170 170
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Rear spoiler 246 246     282
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Stability control       780 780
Premium Package       3,817  
Technology Package       1,734 1,735
Floor mats       134 134
Options (change) 4,335 4,335 3,105 7,470 3,430
Options (change) 3,526 3,526 2,580 6,465 2,931
Destination 765 765 765 625 625
Total Price $35,955 $41,405 $59,870 $32,095 $32,455
Total Invoice $31,442 $36,239 $52,625 $29,336 $29,871

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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: $4,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,191
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,955$41,405$59,870$32,095$32,455
Adjustments for Features-290-1,240-2,9150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$40,165$56,955$32,095$31,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,290$590$0
Total Invoice$31,442$36,239$52,625$29,336$29,871
Adjustments for Features-254-1,085-2,5620-874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,188$35,154$50,063$29,336$28,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,966$18,875$339$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,390$2,340$4,015$1,100$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$1,240$2,915$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-254-1,085-2,5620-874

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082007
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
Lexus IS F

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 tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested410089%
Total Not Requested50011%
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 tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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