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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim3.5 SR250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $22,727 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Premium Package 2,380      
Sport Package 2,370      
Floor mats 175      
Technology Package 1,780      
Door sill trim plates 170      
X-Package   1,394 1,394  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990 3,990
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Sunroof   0 0  
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Premium Package 2,064      
Sport Package 2,056      
Floor mats 134      
Technology Package 1,543      
Door sill trim plates 134      
X-Package   1,135 1,135  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302 3,302
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Sunroof   0 0  
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Options (change) 6,875 7,169 7,169 4,545
Options (change) 5,931 5,813 5,813 3,732
Destination 750 765 765 765
Total Price $32,145 $38,789 $44,239 $61,310
Total Invoice $29,408 $33,729 $38,526 $53,777

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,394
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,104
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim3.5 SR250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$32,145$38,789$44,239$61,310
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,200-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$38,539$43,039$58,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,096
Total Invoice$29,408$33,729$38,526$53,777
Adjustments for Features0-217-1,045-2,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,408$33,512$37,481$51,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,969$17,919

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim3.5 SR250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Media drive$15   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,590$3,540$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,200$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-217-1,045-2,346

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length190.7 in180.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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