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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $11,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim200t3003502.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $28,995 $35,510
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735    
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600    
Premium Package 1,140 700 1,140    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425 425 425 375 375
Cargo mat 105 105 105    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 405 405
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150    
Floor mats       235 235
Technology Package       1,290  
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604    
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552    
Premium Package 1,049 644 1,049    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280 280 280 0 0
Cargo mat 65 65 65    
Rear spoiler 259 259 259 344 344
Heated steering wheel 140 140 140    
Floor mats       0 0
Technology Package       0  
Options (change) 5,044 4,604 5,044 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 4,409 4,004 4,409 344 344
Destination 975 975 975 885 885
Total Price $43,844 $45,779 $47,389 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,859
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim200t3003502.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$43,844$45,779$47,389$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features-1,615-3,115-1,6150-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,229$42,664$45,774$32,185$36,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelISISISAltimaAltima
Trim200t3003502.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Power height adjuster, 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$5,915$4,415$2,800$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$3,115$1,615$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,494-2,883-1,4950-20

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172018
ModelISAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length184.3 in191.9 in
Width71.3 in72.0 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,198 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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