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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,319

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $32,300
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $28,640
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Braking and Airbag Package 800    
Polished alloy wheels 1,370   2,060
Floor mats 160 160  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800  
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Navigation system     2,200
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Braking and Airbag Package 694    
Polished alloy wheels 969   1,030
Floor mats 119 119  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694  
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Navigation system     1,843
Options (change) 8,260 2,760 5,540
Options (change) 7,047 2,374 3,897
Destination 605 605 695
Total Price $32,465 $30,765 $38,535
Total Invoice $29,478 $28,319 $33,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,727
Model Year200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionM5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$32,465$30,765$38,535
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,465$29,865$36,200
Cost Above Minimum$2,600$0$0
Total Invoice$29,478$28,319$33,232
Adjustments for Features0-828-2,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,478$27,491$31,218
Cost Above Minimum$1,987$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0 $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,355$2,255$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-828-2,014

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.1 in
Length192.3 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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