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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $32,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $26,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelLSAltimaAltima
Trim4303.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $49,176 $23,337 $27,221
Modern Luxury Package 4,980    
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio 486    
Cargo mat 69    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Stability control     600
Modern Luxury Package 4,040    
Proximity key 800    
Satellite radio 389    
Cargo mat 41    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Floor mats   134 134
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Stability control     520
Options (change) 6,535 5,135 2,775
Options (change) 5,270 4,466 2,389
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $63,755 $31,010 $32,850
Total Invoice $55,141 $28,498 $30,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,719
Model Year200620092009
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$31,010$32,850
Adjustments for Features-3,700-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,055$30,710$32,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$55,141$28,498$30,305
Adjustments for Features-3,200-2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,941$28,222$30,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,083

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620092009
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
Rear spoiler $200 
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 
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$5,900$2,500$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,200-2760

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062009
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.3,146 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume20.2 ft315.3 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 front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested120049%
Total Not Requested125051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested100022%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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