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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: $30,760

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,083

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelISISAltima
Trim2503502.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $27,660
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $25,283
Navigation system 1,855 1,855  
Lane departure warning 450 450  
Luxury Package 3,535 3,535  
Technology Package     1,090
Floor mats     185
Sunroof     800
Illuminated door sill trim plates     235
Navigation system 1,716 1,716  
Lane departure warning 412 412  
Luxury Package 3,251 3,251  
Technology Package     946
Floor mats     152
Sunroof     729
Illuminated door sill trim plates     183
Options (change) 5,840 5,840 2,310
Options (change) 5,379 5,379 2,010
Destination 925 925 790
Total Price $43,315 $46,830 $30,760
Total Invoice $40,298 $43,565 $28,083

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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: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,889
Model Year201520152013
ModelISISAltima
Trim2503502.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6182hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$43,315$46,830$30,760
Adjustments for Features-3,575-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$43,055$30,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$40,298$43,565$28,083
Adjustments for Features-3,326-3,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,972$40,053$28,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520152013
ModelISISAltima
Trim2503502.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$5,965$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,326-3,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152013
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length183.7 in191.5 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.4 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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested177556%

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 reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested177556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

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