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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $33,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,948

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $31,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelISAltimaAltima
TrimF2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,750 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $57,430 $26,621 $30,453
Navigation system 2,490    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo mat 73    
Floor mats   225 225
Technology Package   2,190 1,180
Sunroof   800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Rear spoiler   405 405
Navigation system 2,300    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Cargo mat 44    
Floor mats   175 175
Technology Package   1,939 1,044
Sunroof   708  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276 276
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 4,563 3,970 2,160
Options (change) 4,184 3,442 1,839
Destination 895 885 885
Total Price $67,208 $33,425 $35,735
Total Invoice $62,509 $30,948 $33,177

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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: $32,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,919
Model Year201320172017
ModelISAltimaAltima
TrimF2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT8CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$67,208$33,425$35,735
Adjustments for Features-1,7650-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,443$33,425$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,710
Total Invoice$62,509$30,948$33,177
Adjustments for Features-1,6420-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,867$30,948$32,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,672

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320172017
ModelISAltimaAltima
TrimF2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$3,400$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6420-557

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132017
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in191.9 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,198 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 F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested182571%
Total Not Requested75029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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