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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: $16,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $15,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelRXRXAltima
Trim350350 F Sport3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,270 $50,270 $25,570
Base Invoice $40,457 $47,002 $23,697
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Premium Package 1,110   2,130
Sunroof 1,350    
Heated front seats 440    
Cargo mat 140 140  
Technology Package     1,780
Sport Package     2,370
Floor mats     180
Door sill trim plates     175
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Premium Package 1,020   1,848
Sunroof 1,243    
Heated front seats 405    
Cargo mat 85 85  
Technology Package     1,543
Sport Package     2,056
Floor mats     146
Door sill trim plates     126
Options (change) 5,160 2,260 6,635
Options (change) 4,709 2,041 5,719
Destination 995 995 780
Total Price $49,425 $53,525 $32,985
Total Invoice $46,161 $50,038 $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: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,367
Model Year201820182012
ModelRXRXAltima
Trim350350 F Sport3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$49,425$53,525$32,985
Adjustments for Features-7,065-8,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,360$45,285$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$46,161$50,038$30,196
Adjustments for Features-6,598-7,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,563$42,335$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,772$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820182012
ModelRXRXAltima
Trim350350 F Sport3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,380$10,555$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,065$8,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,598-7,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182012
ModelRXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length192.5 in190.7 in
Width74.6 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
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 port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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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