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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $35,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $33,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelISAltimaAltima
TrimF3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,600 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $59,148 $21,826 $25,340
Navigation system 2,490    
Cargo net 64    
Cargo mat 73    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Floor mats   160 160
Braking and Airbag Package   800  
Body kit   340 340
Satellite radio   350 350
Navigation system 2,300    
Cargo net 39    
Cargo mat 44    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Floor mats   119 119
Braking and Airbag Package   694  
Body kit   262 262
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 2,627 8,150 3,450
Options (change) 2,383 7,166 2,940
Destination 910 605 605
Total Price $67,137 $32,355 $31,455
Total Invoice $62,441 $29,597 $28,885

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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: $31,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,697
Model Year201420062006
ModelISAltimaAltima
TrimF3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT8M5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$67,137$32,355$31,455
Adjustments for Features-4,9400-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,197$32,355$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$62,441$29,597$28,885
Adjustments for Features-4,5940-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,847$29,597$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,447$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420062006
ModelISAltimaAltima
TrimF3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,890$950$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5940-735

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142006
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length183.7 in192.3 in
Width71.3 in70.4 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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