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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,985 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | ||||
| Difference: $8,978 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | ||||
| Difference: $8,806 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Altima |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 3.5 SR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,795 | $40,220 | $61,300 | $25,570 |
| Base Invoice | $31,430 | $37,403 | $57,009 | $23,697 |
| F Sport Package | 2,440 | 2,440 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,905 | 3,905 | 3,925 | |
| Cargo mat | 73 | 73 | 73 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | |||
| Floor mats | 180 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,370 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,130 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,780 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 175 | |||
| F Sport Package | 2,245 | 2,245 | ||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,601 | 3,601 | 3,619 | |
| Cargo mat | 44 | 44 | 44 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 807 | |||
| Floor mats | 146 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,056 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,848 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,543 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 126 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,293 | 6,418 | 3,998 | 6,635 |
| Options (change) | 6,697 | 5,890 | 3,663 | 5,719 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 780 |
| Total Price | $41,963 | $47,513 | $66,173 | $32,985 |
| Total Invoice | $39,002 | $44,168 | $61,547 | $30,196 |
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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: $8,253 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,132 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Altima |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 3.5 SR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 | 270hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T8 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 300, 14 | 264, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-19 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $41,963 | $47,513 | $66,173 | $32,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | -725 | -1,725 | -2,900 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,238 | $45,788 | $63,273 | $32,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $22,035 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,002 | $44,168 | $61,547 | $30,196 |
| Adjustments for Features | -674 | -1,604 | -2,697 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,328 | $42,564 | $58,850 | $30,196 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,236 | $20,522 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | IS | IS | Altima |
| Trim | 250 | 350 | F | 3.5 SR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,790 | $3,790 | $4,965 | $2,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $725 | $1,725 | $2,900 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -674 | -1,604 | -2,697 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | IS | Altima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,456 lb. | 3,181 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 44.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.7 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 30.6 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 43% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 43% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 15% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 5% |
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