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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: $13,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $38,100
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $35,688
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800 1,530
Satellite radio 350 350  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Luxury Package     1,670
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Obstacle detection, rear     500
LED headlights     515
Cargo net     64
Cargo mat     105
Bodyside moldings     199
Rear spoiler     319
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Floor mats 119 119  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561 1,416
Satellite radio 304 304  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     276
Luxury Package     1,536
Sunshade, rear, power     192
Obstacle detection, rear     460
LED headlights     473
Cargo net     38
Cargo mat     65
Bodyside moldings     131
Rear spoiler     209
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 5,412
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 4,796
Destination 605 605 950
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $44,462
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $41,434

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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: $8,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,951
Model Year200620062016
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 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,865$31,115$44,462
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$39,247
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$41,434
Adjustments for Features-1840-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$36,574
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062016
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
Remote app  $25
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0 $0
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,775$2,575$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-4,860

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062016
ModelAltimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.0 in
Length192.3 in192.7 in
Width70.4 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
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 spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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