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Lexus SC vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,970

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $34,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,245

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $28,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSCAltima
Trim4303.5 SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $66,355 $26,390
Base Invoice $57,728 $24,456
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,200
Stability control   600
Door sill trim plates   85
Technology Package   1,735
Premium Package   2,776
Stability control   520
Door sill trim plates   63
Options (change) 0 5,885
Options (change) 0 5,094
Destination 765 695
Total Price $67,120 $32,970
Total Invoice $58,493 $30,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,241
Model Year20082009
ModelSCAltima
Trim4303.5 SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine288hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$67,120$32,970
Adjustments for Features-8,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,080$32,970
Total Invoice$58,493$30,245
Adjustments for Features-7,0070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,486$30,245

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
ModelSCAltima
Trim4303.5 SE
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar 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$11,365$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0070

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
ModelSCAltima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in105.3 in
Length178.5 in182.5 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height53.1 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,077 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft37.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227575%
Total Not Requested75025%

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