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Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,440

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $31,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,912

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $25,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelLSAltimaAltima
Trim4303.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $49,176 $22,681 $26,565
Modern Luxury Package 4,980    
Proximity key 1,000    
Cargo mat 69    
Satellite radio 486    
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Fog lights   310  
Modern Luxury Package 4,040    
Proximity key 800    
Cargo mat 41    
Satellite radio 389    
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Floor mats   137 137
Fog lights   251  
Options (change) 6,535 8,085 3,075
Options (change) 5,270 7,006 2,652
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $63,755 $33,250 $32,440
Total Invoice $55,141 $30,382 $29,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,075
Model Year200620082008
ModelLSAltimaAltima
Trim4303.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$63,755$33,250$32,440
Adjustments for Features-3,7000-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,055$33,250$32,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$55,141$30,382$29,912
Adjustments for Features-3,2000-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,941$30,382$29,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$516$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620082008
ModelLSAltimaAltima
Trim4303.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,950$2,250$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2000-46

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062008
ModelLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in109.3 in
Length197.4 in189.8 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested120049%
Total Not Requested125051%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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