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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: $31,155

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,412

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelISISISAltima
Trim250350F2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $27,660
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $25,283
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Rear spoiler 389 389   395
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
Technology Package       1,090
Floor mats       185
Illuminated door sill trim plates       235
Sunroof       800
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295  
Rear spoiler 268 268   329
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
Technology Package       946
Floor mats       152
Illuminated door sill trim plates       183
Sunroof       729
Options (change) 2,927 2,927 2,558 2,705
Options (change) 2,589 2,589 2,339 2,339
Destination 875 875 875 790
Total Price $37,597 $44,022 $64,733 $31,155
Total Invoice $34,894 $40,867 $60,223 $28,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,175
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelISISISAltima
Trim250350F2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$37,597$44,022$64,733$31,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,200-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,597$42,372$61,533$30,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,936$0
Total Invoice$34,894$40,867$60,223$28,412
Adjustments for Features0-1,532-2,977-693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,894$39,335$57,246$27,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,441$22,352$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelISISISAltima
Trim250350F2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
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 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,565$4,215$5,765$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,200$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,532-2,977-693

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in191.5 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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