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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $30,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $25,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelLSAltima
Trim4303.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $25,570
Base Invoice $49,176 $23,697
Modern Luxury Package 4,980  
Cargo mat 69  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 486  
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Technology Package   1,780
Modern Luxury Package 4,040  
Cargo mat 41  
Proximity key 800  
Satellite radio 389  
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Technology Package   1,543
Options (change) 6,535 6,460
Options (change) 5,270 5,593
Destination 695 780
Total Price $63,755 $32,810
Total Invoice $55,141 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,992
Model Year20062012
ModelLSAltima
Trim4303.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$63,755$32,810
Adjustments for Features-3,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,195$32,810
Total Invoice$55,141$30,070
Adjustments for Features-3,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,062$30,070

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelLSAltima
Trim4303.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
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$6,125$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0790

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in109.3 in
Length197.4 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,181 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested120049%
Total Not Requested125051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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