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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: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $9,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $7,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaES
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $34,320
Base Invoice $23,272 $30,774
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 175  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Premium Plus Package   1,280
Rear side airbags   250
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Rear spoiler   299
Satellite radio   486
Xenon HID headlights   815
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 134  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Premium Plus Package   1,152
Rear side airbags   200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Rear spoiler   199
Satellite radio   389
Xenon HID headlights   652
Options (change) 6,875 7,380
Options (change) 5,931 6,000
Destination 760 825
Total Price $32,745 $42,525
Total Invoice $29,963 $37,599

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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: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,218
Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaES
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,745$42,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$39,790
Total Invoice$29,963$37,599
Adjustments for Features0-2,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$35,181

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaES
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 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$2,230$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,418

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,357 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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