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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $34,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $30,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelLSAltima
Trim4603.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $25,570
Base Invoice $56,803 $23,697
Navigation system 3,115  
Cargo mat 95  
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Technology Package   1,780
Door sill trim plates   175
Navigation system 2,602  
Cargo mat 57  
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Technology Package   1,543
Door sill trim plates   126
Options (change) 3,210 6,635
Options (change) 2,659 5,719
Destination 875 780
Total Price $67,910 $32,985
Total Invoice $60,337 $30,196

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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: $32,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,853
Model Year20092012
ModelLSAltima
Trim4603.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$67,910$32,985
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,335$32,985
Total Invoice$60,337$30,196
Adjustments for Features-2,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,049$30,196

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelLSAltima
Trim4603.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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$5,215$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2880

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelLSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in109.3 in
Length198.0 in190.7 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.3 ft3

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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 lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37515%
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 player0No
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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