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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $19,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $18,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaGSGSGSGSGSGS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080 $68,760 $84,440
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666 $63,891 $78,529
Braking and Airbag Package 800              
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800            
Floor mats 160 160            
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800            
Satellite radio 350 350            
Body kit 340 340            
Navigation system     1,730          
Cargo net     64 64 64 64 64 64
Cargo mat     105 105 105 105 105 105
Braking and Airbag Package 694              
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694            
Floor mats 119 119            
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561            
Satellite radio 304 304            
Body kit 262 262            
Navigation system     1,600          
Cargo net     38 38 38 38 38 38
Cargo mat     62 62 62 62 62 62
Options (change) 8,150 3,450 1,899 169 169 169 169 169
Options (change) 7,166 2,940 1,700 100 100 100 100 100
Destination 605 605 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $32,355 $31,455 $56,769 $51,119 $55,869 $64,199 $69,879 $85,559
Total Invoice $29,597 $28,885 $52,711 $47,550 $51,919 $59,716 $64,941 $79,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,035
Model Year20062006201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaGSGSGSGSGSGS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,355$31,455$56,769$51,119$55,869$64,199$69,879$85,559
Adjustments for Features0-800-10,550-5,550-10,475-6,765-10,565-10,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$30,655$46,219$45,569$45,394$57,434$59,314$75,034
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$825$175$0$12,040$13,920$29,640
Total Invoice$29,597$28,885$52,711$47,550$51,919$59,716$64,941$79,579
Adjustments for Features0-735-9,796-5,163-9,734-6,293-9,818-9,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,597$28,150$42,915$42,387$42,185$53,423$55,123$69,790
Cost Above Minimum$1,447$0$730$202$0$11,238$12,938$27,605

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062006201620162016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaGSGSGSGSGSGS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control       $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850 $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150 $150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 $200 $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 $200 $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 $200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400 $400 $400 
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Pedestrian detection  $50 $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 $0 $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75    
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15 
Wiper de-icer     $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Rear spoiler$200 $200 $200 $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75     
Compass$0  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125      
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25$25 
LED headlights       $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter  $150 $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim       $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150 $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim       $250
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede       $1000
Wood trim   $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,050$12,800$7,800$12,725$9,015$12,815$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$10,550$5,550$10,475$6,765$10,565$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-735-9,796-5,163-9,734-6,293-9,818-9,789

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062016
ModelAltimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length192.3 in192.1 in
Width70.4 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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