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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $21,826 $25,340
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570    
Satellite radio 579 579 579 350 350
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800
Navigation Package       5,700 1,800
Floor mats       160 160
Braking and Airbag Package       800  
Body kit       340 340
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166    
Satellite radio 463 463 463 304 304
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Rear spoiler 268 268      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694
Navigation Package       5,093 1,561
Floor mats       119 119
Braking and Airbag Package       694  
Body kit       262 262
Options (change) 4,530 4,530 3,286 8,150 3,450
Options (change) 3,664 3,664 2,712 7,166 2,940
Destination 825 825 825 605 605
Total Price $36,510 $41,960 $60,721 $32,355 $31,455
Total Invoice $32,216 $37,067 $53,919 $29,597 $28,885

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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: $3,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,288
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,510$41,960$60,721$32,355$31,455
Adjustments for Features-2,015-2,965-4,6400-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,495$38,995$56,081$32,355$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,586$1,700$0
Total Invoice$32,216$37,067$53,919$29,597$28,885
Adjustments for Features-1,778-2,619-4,1200-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,438$34,448$49,799$29,597$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$19,361$1,447$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009200920062006
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  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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$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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
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, driver 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$3,165$4,115$5,790$1,150$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$2,965$4,640$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,778-2,619-4,1200-735

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length180.1 in192.3 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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