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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550    
X-Package 1,394 1,394      
Rear spoiler 355 355     370
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Premium Package       2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Floor mats       175 175
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates       170 170
Stability control         600
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150    
X-Package 1,135 1,135      
Rear spoiler 246 246     295
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Premium Package       2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT       463  
Floor mats       134 134
Technology Package       1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates       134 134
Stability control         520
Options (change) 5,729 5,729 3,105 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 4,661 4,661 2,580 4,600 2,818
Destination 765 765 765 695 695
Total Price $37,349 $42,799 $59,870 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $32,577 $37,374 $52,625 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,554
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,299
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-6CVT-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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$37,349$42,799$59,870$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,425-385-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,349$41,849$57,445$30,795$33,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,096$0$2,310
Total Invoice$32,577$37,374$52,625$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features0-830-2,132-354-262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,577$36,544$50,493$28,278$30,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,967$17,916$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
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  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
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$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,865$2,815$4,290$2,250$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,425$385$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-830-2,132-354-262

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
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.3,146 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

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%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%

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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested410092%
Total Not Requested3508%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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