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Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $11,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $9,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRXAltima
Trim3503.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $25,570
Base Invoice $33,742 $23,697
Navigation system 2,650  
Premium Package 1,245 2,130
Heated front seats 665  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Cargo mat 95  
Technology Package   1,780
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Door sill trim plates   175
Navigation system 2,225  
Premium Package 1,120 1,848
Heated front seats 532  
Xenon HID headlights 734  
Cargo mat 57  
Technology Package   1,543
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Door sill trim plates   126
Options (change) 5,470 6,635
Options (change) 4,668 5,719
Destination 825 780
Total Price $43,995 $32,985
Total Invoice $39,235 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,283
Model Year20092012
ModelRXAltima
Trim3503.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$43,995$32,985
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,905$32,985
Total Invoice$39,235$30,196
Adjustments for Features-2,7560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,479$30,196

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelRXAltima
Trim3503.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$5,655$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7560

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelRXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length186.2 in190.7 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		38.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		84.7 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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