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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $17,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $16,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaGS
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $47,700
Base Invoice $23,697 $44,361
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Navigation system   1,735
Cargo mat   105
RWD   0
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Navigation system   1,603
Cargo mat   62
RWD   0
Options (change) 6,635 1,840
Options (change) 5,719 1,665
Destination 780 910
Total Price $32,985 $50,450
Total Invoice $30,196 $46,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,405
Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaGS
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,985$50,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$47,940
Total Invoice$30,196$46,936
Adjustments for Features0-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$44,601

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaGS
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,165$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,335

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122014
ModelAltimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,795 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192578%
Total Not Requested55022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
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 GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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