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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: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $40,870
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $38,009
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Stability control 900 900  
Premium Package 4,200    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Fog lights 310    
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation system     1,505
Rearview camera     350
RWD     0
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Stability control 780 780  
Premium Package 3,643    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Fog lights 251    
Floor mats 137 137  
Navigation system     1,392
Rearview camera     324
RWD     0
Options (change) 8,255 3,245 1,855
Options (change) 7,140 2,786 1,716
Destination 695 695 950
Total Price $33,420 $32,610 $43,675
Total Invoice $30,516 $30,046 $40,675

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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: $10,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,442
Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$33,420$32,610$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-50-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$32,560$43,425
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0
Total Invoice$30,516$30,046$40,675
Adjustments for Features0-46-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,516$30,000$40,442
Cost Above Minimum$516$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820082016
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,240$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-233

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length189.8 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft310.8 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 information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162546%
Total Not Requested190054%

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 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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