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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: $34,980

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $29,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,299

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $27,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelAltimaGSGS
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $63,080 $68,760
Base Invoice $25,116 $58,666 $63,891
Premium Package 4,230    
Convenience Package 1,300    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 110    
Premium Package 3,669    
Convenience Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 84    
Options (change) 7,420 0 0
Options (change) 6,423 0 0
Destination 760 950 950
Total Price $34,980 $64,030 $69,710
Total Invoice $32,299 $59,616 $64,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,150
Model Year201120162016
ModelAltimaGSGS
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H286hp V6 H286hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG29/34 MPG29/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,980$64,030$69,710
Adjustments for Features0-5,550-9,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$58,480$60,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,880
Total Invoice$32,299$59,616$64,841
Adjustments for Features0-5,167-8,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,299$54,449$56,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,695

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201120162016
ModelAltimaGSGS
TrimHybrid450h450h F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,065$7,615$11,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,550$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,167-8,697

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112016
ModelAltimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in192.1 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315090%
Total Not Requested35010%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested1095100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
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 Requested77595%
Total Not Requested405%

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