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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: $30,680

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,169

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim200t3003503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505    
Rearview camera 350 350 350    
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
Premium Package       2,460  
Door sill trim plates       170 170
Floor mats       175 175
Stability control         600
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392    
Rearview camera 324 324 324    
Technology Package       1,735 1,735
Premium Package       2,134  
Door sill trim plates       134 134
Floor mats       134 134
Stability control         520
Options (change) 1,855 1,855 1,855 4,805 2,945
Options (change) 1,716 1,716 1,716 4,137 2,523
Destination 950 950 950 695 695
Total Price $40,130 $42,505 $43,675 $30,680 $33,020
Total Invoice $37,379 $39,587 $40,675 $28,169 $30,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,302
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim200t3003503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$40,130$42,505$43,675$30,680$33,020
Adjustments for Features-975-2,675-9750-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,155$39,830$42,700$30,680$32,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0$1,690
Total Invoice$37,379$39,587$40,675$28,169$30,439
Adjustments for Features-908-2,491-9080-599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,471$37,096$39,767$28,169$29,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$3,296$0$1,671

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim200t3003503.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,940$3,240$2,265$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$2,675$975$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-908-2,491-9080-599

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,584 lb.3,146 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested255057%
Total Not Requested190043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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