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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: $32,440

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,912

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $32,300
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $28,640
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Stability control 900 900 650
Premium Package 4,200    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Fog lights 310    
Navigation system     2,200
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Stability control 780 780 520
Premium Package 3,643    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Fog lights 251    
Navigation system     1,843
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Options (change) 8,085 3,075 4,130
Options (change) 7,006 2,652 3,387
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $33,250 $32,440 $37,125
Total Invoice $30,382 $29,912 $32,722

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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: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,614
Model Year200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$33,250$32,440$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-50-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$32,390$36,850
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0
Total Invoice$30,382$29,912$32,722
Adjustments for Features0-46-242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,382$29,866$32,480
Cost Above Minimum$516$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,790$2,840$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-242

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelAltimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length189.8 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242569%
Total Not Requested110031%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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