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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: $32,095

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,589

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $35,440
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $31,186
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Stability control 900 900  
Premium Package 4,400    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 170 170  
Navigation system     2,550
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Stability control 780 780  
Premium Package 3,817    
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Floor mats 134 134  
Navigation system     2,168
Options (change) 7,970 3,070 2,550
Options (change) 6,927 2,649 2,168
Destination 625 625 590
Total Price $32,595 $32,095 $38,580
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,589 $33,944

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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: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,816
Model Year200720072006
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,595$32,095$38,580
Adjustments for Features-700-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$31,595$38,580
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,589$33,944
Adjustments for Features-640-4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,158$29,128$33,944
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200720072006
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,665$2,465$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-640-4610

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072006
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length189.8 in180.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested300065%
Total Not Requested160035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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