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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $24,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $19,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaGS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $51,375
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $44,694
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370 200
Navigation system     2,250
Sunroof     1,000
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295 160
Navigation system     1,895
Sunroof     800
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 3,450
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 2,855
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $55,520
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $48,244

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,383
Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaGS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/40-18
Total Price$31,010$33,220$55,520
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,220$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$48,244
Adjustments for Features-920-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$30,600$45,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaGS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,365$2,265$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,455

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092006
ModelAltimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length189.8 in190.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested100022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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