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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: $7,543 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||||
| Difference: $7,340 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $33,795 | $40,220 | $61,300 |
| Base Invoice | $22,681 | $26,565 | $31,430 | $37,403 | $57,009 |
| Sport Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Premium Package | 4,200 | ||||
| Stability control | 900 | 900 | |||
| Floor mats | 175 | 175 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 500 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 170 | 170 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 370 | ||||
| F Sport Package | 2,440 | 2,440 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,465 | 2,465 | 2,485 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 875 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 73 | 73 | 73 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,127 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,643 | ||||
| Stability control | 780 | 780 | |||
| Floor mats | 137 | 137 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,734 | 1,735 | |||
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 461 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 134 | 134 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 292 | ||||
| F Sport Package | 2,245 | 2,245 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,277 | 2,277 | 2,295 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 807 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 44 | 44 | 44 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,245 | 3,615 | 5,853 | 4,978 | 2,558 |
| Options (change) | 8,016 | 3,078 | 5,373 | 4,566 | 2,339 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $34,410 | $32,980 | $40,523 | $46,073 | $64,733 |
| Total Invoice | $31,392 | $30,338 | $37,678 | $42,844 | $60,223 |
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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: $7,478 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,279 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $40,523 | $46,073 | $64,733 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -50 | -115 | -1,115 | -2,290 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,410 | $32,930 | $40,408 | $44,958 | $62,443 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,480 | $0 | $0 | $4,550 | $22,035 |
| Total Invoice | $31,392 | $30,338 | $37,678 | $42,844 | $60,223 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -46 | -107 | -1,037 | -2,130 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,392 | $30,292 | $37,571 | $41,807 | $58,093 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,100 | $0 | $0 | $4,236 | $20,522 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,200 | $2,250 | $2,315 | $3,315 | $4,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $50 | $115 | $1,115 | $2,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -46 | -107 | -1,037 | -2,130 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| 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
| 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% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | 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 |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 43% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 255/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 43% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS F
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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