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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaES
Trim3.5 SR330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $32,300
Base Invoice $23,272 $28,640
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 175  
Stability control   650
Navigation system   2,200
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   640
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 134  
Stability control   520
Navigation system   1,843
Heated front seats   512
Xenon HID headlights   512
Options (change) 6,705 4,130
Options (change) 5,797 3,387
Destination 760 695
Total Price $32,575 $37,125
Total Invoice $29,829 $32,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,774
Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaES
Trim3.5 SR330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,575$37,125
Adjustments for Features0-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$36,990
Total Invoice$29,829$32,722
Adjustments for Features0-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$32,603

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaES
Trim3.5 SR330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$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$3,105$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested107542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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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