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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: $34,980

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $6,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,299

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelAltimaHSHS
TrimHybrid250h250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $37,030 $39,800
Base Invoice $25,116 $33,698 $36,218
Convenience Package 1,300    
Premium Package 4,230    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 110    
Navigation Package   2,125 2,125
Rearview camera   350 350
Rear spoiler   200 200
Heated front seats   440  
Convenience Package 1,127    
Premium Package 3,669    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 84    
Navigation Package   1,942 1,942
Rearview camera   302 302
Rear spoiler   172 172
Heated front seats   378  
Options (change) 7,420 3,115 2,675
Options (change) 6,423 2,794 2,416
Destination 760 875 875
Total Price $34,980 $41,020 $43,350
Total Invoice $32,299 $37,367 $39,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,861
Model Year201120122012
ModelAltimaHSHS
TrimHybrid250h250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H147hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG35/34 MPG35/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,980$41,020$43,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$39,695$40,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880
Total Invoice$32,299$37,367$39,509
Adjustments for Features0-1,207-2,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,299$36,160$36,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus HS

Model Year201120122012
ModelAltimaHSHS
TrimHybrid250h250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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, 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
Total Value of Features$1,815$3,140$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,207-2,529

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.3,682 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
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
Total Requested1095100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested300086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75092%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

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