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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,337

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $35,440
Base Invoice $21,826 $31,186
Navigation Package 5,700  
Braking and Airbag Package 800  
Floor mats 160  
Navigation system   2,550
Navigation Package 5,093  
Braking and Airbag Package 694  
Floor mats 119  
Navigation system   2,168
Options (change) 6,660 2,550
Options (change) 5,906 2,168
Destination 605 590
Total Price $30,865 $38,580
Total Invoice $28,337 $33,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,663
Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,865$38,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$36,370
Total Invoice$28,337$33,944
Adjustments for Features0-1,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,337$32,000

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,405$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,944

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length192.3 in180.1 in
Width70.4 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,227 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft313.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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