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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $35,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $33,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $63,600
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $59,148
Braking and Airbag Package 800    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Body kit 340 340  
Navigation system     2,490
Cargo net     64
Cargo mat     73
Braking and Airbag Package 694    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Body kit 262 262  
Navigation system     2,300
Cargo net     39
Cargo mat     44
Options (change) 8,150 3,450 2,627
Options (change) 7,166 2,940 2,383
Destination 605 605 910
Total Price $32,355 $31,455 $67,137
Total Invoice $29,597 $28,885 $62,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,697
Model Year200620062014
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-19
Total Price$32,355$31,455$67,137
Adjustments for Features0-800-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$30,655$62,197
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$0
Total Invoice$29,597$28,885$62,441
Adjustments for Features0-735-4,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,597$28,150$57,847
Cost Above Minimum$1,447$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620062014
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$950$1,750$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-735-4,594

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062014
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length192.3 in183.7 in
Width70.4 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft310.8 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 IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

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