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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,543

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim250350F3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $22,681 $26,565
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485    
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Sport Package       1,300  
Floor mats       175 175
Premium Package       4,200  
Stability control       900 900
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Door sill trim plates       170 170
Rear spoiler         370
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245      
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295    
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Xenon HID headlights 807        
Sport Package       1,127  
Floor mats       137 137
Premium Package       3,643  
Stability control       780 780
Technology Package       1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT       461  
Door sill trim plates       134 134
Rear spoiler         292
Options (change) 5,853 4,978 2,558 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 5,373 4,566 2,339 8,016 3,078
Destination 875 875 875 695 695
Total Price $40,523 $46,073 $64,733 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $37,678 $42,844 $60,223 $31,392 $30,338

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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: $7,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,279
Model Year20122012201220082008
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$40,523$46,073$64,733$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-115-1,115-2,2900-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,408$44,958$62,443$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$22,035$1,480$0
Total Invoice$37,678$42,844$60,223$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-107-1,037-2,1300-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,571$41,807$58,093$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,236$20,522$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220082008
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
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$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  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,315$3,315$4,490$2,200$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$1,115$2,290$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-107-1,037-2,1300-46

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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