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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $36,725
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $34,400
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Polished alloy wheels 1,370    
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Navigation system     2,465
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119  
Polished alloy wheels 969    
Ultra Luxury Package     3,251
Navigation system     2,277
Options (change) 9,260 3,110 6,000
Options (change) 7,952 2,678 5,528
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $33,465 $31,115 $43,600
Total Invoice $30,383 $28,623 $40,803

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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: $8,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,240
Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$33,465$31,115$43,600
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,265$31,115$39,390
Cost Above Minimum$2,150$0$0
Total Invoice$30,383$28,623$40,803
Adjustments for Features-1820-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,201$28,623$36,863
Cost Above Minimum$1,578$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,755$3,555$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1820-3,940

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length192.3 in191.1 in
Width70.4 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested357583%
Total Not Requested75017%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%

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