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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelISISISAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $24,520
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $22,727
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925  
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package       2,380
Floor mats       175
Technology Package       1,780
Door sill trim plates       170
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,237 3,237 3,253  
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Sport Package       2,056
Premium Package       2,064
Floor mats       134
Technology Package       1,543
Door sill trim plates       134
Options (change) 5,242 5,242 3,998 6,875
Options (change) 4,249 4,249 3,297 5,931
Destination 875 875 825 750
Total Price $38,262 $43,712 $63,283 $32,145
Total Invoice $34,053 $38,957 $56,734 $29,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,423
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelISISISAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$38,262$43,712$63,283$32,145
Adjustments for Features-250-1,200-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,012$42,512$60,333$32,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,321$0
Total Invoice$34,053$38,957$56,734$29,408
Adjustments for Features-222-1,069-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,831$37,888$54,089$29,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,057$20,258$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelISISISAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SR
Body4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Media drive   $15
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,515$3,465$5,215$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$1,200$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-222-1,069-2,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102010
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,181 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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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