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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $36,550
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $33,994
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 2,460    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Stability control   600  
Navigation system     1,855
RWD     0
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Premium Package 2,134    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Stability control   520  
Navigation system     1,716
RWD     0
Options (change) 5,305 2,945 1,855
Options (change) 4,600 2,523 1,716
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $31,180 $33,020 $39,330
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,439 $36,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,162
Model Year200920092015
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6204hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$31,180$33,020$39,330
Adjustments for Features-3000-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$33,020$39,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,439$36,635
Adjustments for Features-2750-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,357$30,439$36,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920092015
ModelAltimaAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL250
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
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
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 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
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 
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$3,215$2,915$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-116

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,424 lb.3,553 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested235053%
Total Not Requested210047%

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

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