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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelISISAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $21,826 $25,340
Navigation system 1,855 1,855    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Navigation Package     5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package     800  
Floor mats     160 160
Satellite radio     350 350
Navigation system 1,716 1,716    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Navigation Package     5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package     694  
Floor mats     119 119
Satellite radio     304 304
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 7,810 3,110
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 6,904 2,678
Destination 925 925 605 605
Total Price $39,330 $42,845 $32,015 $31,115
Total Invoice $36,635 $39,902 $29,335 $28,623

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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: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,363
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelISISAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T8M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$39,330$42,845$32,015$31,115
Adjustments for Features-2,560-2,7600-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,770$40,085$32,015$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$1,700$0
Total Invoice$36,635$39,902$29,335$28,623
Adjustments for Features-2,385-2,5700-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,250$37,332$29,335$27,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$1,448$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelISISAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,590$1,830$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$2,760$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,385-2,5700-736

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152006
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 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested247557%
Total Not Requested185043%
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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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