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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: $28,970

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV   
Difference: $12,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,840

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV   
Difference: $12,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201520152015
ModelISISISAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim200t3003502.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $24,720 $28,150 $29,830
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $23,041 $26,232 $27,575
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505      
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150      
Premium Package 1,400 960 1,400      
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600      
Cold Weather Package       500    
Convenience Package       1,350    
Technology Package       1,090 1,090  
Floor mats       135 135 135
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350 350
Sunroof         800  
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392      
Heated steering wheel 140 140 140      
Premium Package 1,288 883 1,288      
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552      
Cold Weather Package       443    
Convenience Package       1,194    
Technology Package       965 965  
Floor mats       106 106 106
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266 266 266
Sunroof         702  
Options (change) 3,655 3,215 3,655 3,425 2,375 485
Options (change) 3,372 2,967 3,372 2,974 2,039 372
Destination 950 950 950 825 825 825
Total Price $41,930 $43,865 $45,475 $28,970 $31,350 $31,140
Total Invoice $39,035 $40,838 $42,331 $26,840 $29,096 $28,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,504
Model Year201620162016201520152015
ModelISISISAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim200t3003502.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$41,930$43,865$45,475$28,970$31,350$31,140
Adjustments for Features-2,990-4,490-2,990-100-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$39,375$42,485$28,870$30,150$31,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0$1,280$2,270
Total Invoice$39,035$40,838$42,331$26,840$29,096$28,772
Adjustments for Features-2,784-4,180-2,783-93-1,1140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,251$36,658$39,548$26,747$27,982$28,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$3,297$0$1,235$2,025

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620162016201520152015
ModelISISISAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim200t3003502.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
CVT   $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0 $0   
AWD $1700    
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Moving object detection, rear   $25$25$25
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass   $0$0$0
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,215$6,715$5,215$2,325$3,425$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$4,490$2,990$100$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,784-4,180-2,783-93-1,1140

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,584 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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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