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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelAltimaAltimaHSHS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL250h250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $37,030 $39,800
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $33,698 $36,218
Braking and Airbag Package 800      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800    
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800 2,125 2,125
Floor mats 160 160    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Rearview camera     350 350
Rear spoiler     200 200
Heated front seats     440  
LED headlights     1,805 1,805
Braking and Airbag Package 694      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694    
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561 1,942 1,942
Floor mats 119 119    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Rearview camera     302 302
Rear spoiler     172 172
Heated front seats     378  
LED headlights     1,552 1,552
Options (change) 7,810 3,110 4,920 4,480
Options (change) 6,904 2,678 4,346 3,968
Destination 605 605 875 875
Total Price $32,015 $31,115 $42,825 $45,155
Total Invoice $29,335 $28,623 $38,919 $41,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,524
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelAltimaAltimaHSHS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL250h250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6147hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,015$31,115$42,825$45,155
Adjustments for Features0-800-3,860-5,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,015$30,315$38,965$39,845
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$0$880
Total Invoice$29,335$28,623$38,919$41,061
Adjustments for Features0-736-3,508-4,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,335$27,887$35,411$36,232
Cost Above Minimum$1,448$0$0$821

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelAltimaAltimaHSHS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL250h250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0 $0$0
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,705$2,505$5,565$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$3,860$5,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-736-3,508-4,829

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in184.8 in
Width70.4 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft312.1 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%

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 HS 250h

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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