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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: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelISISAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $22,681 $26,565
Navigation system 1,855 1,855    
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Stability control     900 900
Premium Package     4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Fog lights     310  
Navigation system 1,716 1,716    
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Stability control     780 780
Premium Package     3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Floor mats     137 137
Fog lights     251  
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 8,255 3,245
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 7,140 2,786
Destination 925 925 695 695
Total Price $39,330 $42,845 $33,420 $32,610
Total Invoice $36,635 $39,902 $30,516 $30,046

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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: $6,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,588
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelISISAltimaAltima
Trim2503503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$39,330$42,845$33,420$32,610
Adjustments for Features-50-2500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,280$42,595$33,420$32,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$860$0
Total Invoice$36,635$39,902$30,516$30,046
Adjustments for Features-47-2330-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,588$39,669$30,516$30,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$516$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2015201520082008
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  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
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  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$3,240$3,440$3,190$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$250$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-2330-46

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152008
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length183.7 in189.8 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162546%
Total Not Requested190054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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