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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $35,440
Base Invoice $23,272 $31,186
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 175  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 134  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302
Options (change) 6,705 3,990
Options (change) 5,797 3,302
Destination 760 590
Total Price $32,575 $40,020
Total Invoice $29,829 $35,078

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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: $7,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,515
Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,575$40,020
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,285$40,020
Total Invoice$29,829$35,078
Adjustments for Features-2660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,563$35,078

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,830$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2660

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,357 lb.3,527 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165064%
Total Not Requested92536%
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 350

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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