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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: $32,920

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $36,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,249

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $31,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelSCAltimaAltima
Trim4302.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $68,405 $24,040 $28,970
Base Invoice $60,880 $22,534 $26,842
Rear spoiler 440 470 470
Cargo mat 73    
Convenience Package   1,070  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Premium Package   2,070 1,420
Leather Package   2,060 2,060
Floor mats   180 180
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Fog lights   380  
Rear spoiler 352 375 375
Cargo mat 43    
Convenience Package   928  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Premium Package   1,796 1,232
Leather Package   1,787 1,787
Floor mats   146 146
Door sill trim plates   68 68
Fog lights   292  
Options (change) 513 8,100 6,000
Options (change) 395 6,935 5,151
Destination 875 780 780
Total Price $69,793 $32,920 $35,750
Total Invoice $62,150 $30,249 $32,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,599
Model Year201020122012
ModelSCAltimaAltima
Trim4302.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine288hp V8175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$69,793$32,920$35,750
Adjustments for Features-8,2000-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,593$32,920$34,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,855
Total Invoice$62,150$30,249$32,773
Adjustments for Features-7,3020-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,848$30,249$31,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020122012
ModelSCAltimaAltima
Trim4302.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Power antenna$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$11,490$3,290$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,200$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3020-894

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102012
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.3,125 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 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested870100%
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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