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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $11,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $36,725
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $34,400
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     815
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,749
Heated front seats     588
Xenon HID headlights     749
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 5,520
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 5,086
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $43,120
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $40,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,828
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,180$33,020$43,120
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$40,361
Adjustments for Features-2750-2,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$38,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaES
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,440$2,140$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-2,176

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length189.8 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

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