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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,980 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||||
| Difference: $4,369 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||||
| Difference: $2,239 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $24,470 | $28,670 | $30,855 | $36,305 | $56,000 |
| Base Invoice | $22,681 | $26,565 | $27,151 | $31,948 | $49,280 |
| Premium Package | 4,200 | ||||
| Stability control | 900 | 900 | |||
| Floor mats | 175 | 175 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 500 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 170 | 170 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 370 | 355 | 355 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| X-Package | 1,394 | 1,394 | |||
| Cargo mat | 69 | 69 | 69 | ||
| Satellite radio | 486 | 486 | 486 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | 875 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,643 | ||||
| Stability control | 780 | 780 | |||
| Floor mats | 137 | 137 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,127 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,734 | 1,735 | |||
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 461 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 134 | 134 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 292 | 246 | 246 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| X-Package | 1,135 | 1,135 | |||
| Cargo mat | 41 | 41 | 41 | ||
| Satellite radio | 389 | 389 | 389 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | 700 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,245 | 3,615 | 5,729 | 5,729 | 3,105 |
| Options (change) | 8,016 | 3,078 | 4,661 | 4,661 | 2,580 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 765 | 765 | 765 |
| Total Price | $34,410 | $32,980 | $37,349 | $42,799 | $59,870 |
| Total Invoice | $31,392 | $30,338 | $32,577 | $37,374 | $52,625 |
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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: $4,779 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,616 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 | 416hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | M6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 264, 9 | 264, 9 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 | 194, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/60-16 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-19 |
| Total Price | $34,410 | $32,980 | $37,349 | $42,799 | $59,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -360 | -410 | 0 | -950 | -2,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,050 | $32,570 | $37,349 | $41,849 | $57,445 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,480 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 | $20,096 |
| Total Invoice | $31,392 | $30,338 | $32,577 | $37,374 | $52,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -328 | -377 | 0 | -830 | -2,132 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,064 | $29,961 | $32,577 | $36,544 | $50,493 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,103 | $0 | $0 | $3,967 | $17,916 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Altima | Altima | IS | IS | IS |
| Trim | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL | 250 | 350 | F |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,425 | $2,475 | $2,065 | $3,015 | $4,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $360 | $410 | $0 | $950 | $2,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -328 | -377 | 0 | -830 | -2,132 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Altima | IS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 189.8 in | 180.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,056 lb. | 3,456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 43.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 36.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.5 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3175 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 10% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| X-Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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