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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,552

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelRXRXAltimaAltima
Trim350450h3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $45,235 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $22,681 $26,565
Premium Package 2,400 2,400 4,200  
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110    
Cargo mat 92 92    
Heated front seats 640 640    
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Sport Package     1,300  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Rear spoiler       370
Premium Package 2,244 2,244 3,643  
Navigation Package 2,277 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100 100    
Cargo mat 55 55    
Heated front seats 588 588    
Xenon HID headlights 807 807    
Sport Package     1,127  
Floor mats     137 137
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Rear spoiler       292
Options (change) 6,582 6,582 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 6,071 6,071 8,016 3,078
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $46,532 $52,692 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $43,483 $49,466 $31,392 $30,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,308
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelRXRXAltimaAltima
Trim350450h3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$46,532$52,692$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-4,155-4,2300-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,377$48,462$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,085$1,480$0
Total Invoice$43,483$49,466$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-3,883-3,9710-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,600$45,495$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelRXRXAltimaAltima
Trim350450h3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,930$6,005$1,775$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$4,230$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,883-3,9710-46

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelRXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in109.3 in
Length187.8 in189.8 in
Width74.2 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested205074%
Total Not Requested72526%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested205074%
Total Not Requested72526%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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