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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: $10,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaES
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $36,725
Base Invoice $23,272 $34,400
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 175  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Heated front seats   640
Xenon HID headlights   815
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 134  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Heated front seats   588
Xenon HID headlights   749
Options (change) 6,875 5,520
Options (change) 5,931 5,086
Destination 760 875
Total Price $32,745 $43,120
Total Invoice $29,963 $40,361

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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: $7,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,142
Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaES
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,745$43,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$40,710
Total Invoice$29,963$40,361
Adjustments for Features0-2,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$38,105

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112012
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,256

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112012
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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