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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 SE   
Difference: $4,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,336

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaISISIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $32,145 $37,595 $58,460
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $28,929 $33,833 $52,612
Premium Package 4,400        
Stability control 900 900      
Floor mats 170 170      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Rear spoiler   360 389 389  
Navigation system     2,465 2,465 2,485
Xenon HID headlights     875 875  
Cargo mat     73 73 73
Premium Package 3,817        
Stability control 780 780      
Floor mats 134 134      
Technology Package 1,734 1,735      
Rear spoiler   282 268 268  
Navigation system     2,085 2,085 2,101
Xenon HID headlights     700 700  
Cargo mat     44 44 44
Options (change) 7,470 3,430 3,802 3,802 2,558
Options (change) 6,465 2,931 3,097 3,097 2,145
Destination 625 625 875 875 825
Total Price $32,095 $32,455 $36,822 $42,272 $61,843
Total Invoice $29,336 $29,871 $32,901 $37,805 $55,582

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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: $4,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,399
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaISISIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$32,095$32,455$36,822$42,272$61,843
Adjustments for Features0-950-565-1,515-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$31,505$36,257$40,757$58,653
Cost Above Minimum$590$0$0$4,500$22,396
Total Invoice$29,336$29,871$32,901$37,805$55,582
Adjustments for Features0-874-505-1,355-2,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,336$28,997$32,396$36,450$52,715
Cost Above Minimum$339$0$0$4,054$20,319

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaISISIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
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$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,075$2,025$1,640$2,590$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$565$1,515$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-874-505-1,355-2,867

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072010
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 Weight3,056 lb.3,456 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested410089%
Total Not Requested50011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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