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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim3.5 SR250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $23,697 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Sport Package 2,370      
Premium Package 2,130      
Floor mats 180      
Technology Package 1,780      
Door sill trim plates 175      
X-Package   1,491 1,491  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990 4,010
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   389 389  
iPod integration   299 299 299
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Sport Package 2,056      
Premium Package 1,848      
Floor mats 146      
Technology Package 1,543      
Door sill trim plates 126      
X-Package   1,193 1,193  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302 3,318
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Sunroof   0 0  
Rear spoiler   268 268  
iPod integration   239 239 239
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 6,635 7,117 7,117 4,382
Options (change) 5,719 5,746 5,746 3,601
Destination 780 825 825 825
Total Price $32,985 $39,097 $44,547 $61,817
Total Invoice $30,196 $34,298 $39,149 $54,808

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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: $5,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,948
Model Year2012200920092009
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$32,985$39,097$44,547$61,817
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,125-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$38,922$43,422$59,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,295
Total Invoice$30,196$34,298$39,149$54,808
Adjustments for Features0-154-989-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$34,144$38,160$52,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,016$18,359

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012200920092009
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   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
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
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$2,515$2,690$3,640$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,125$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-154-989-2,305

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190077%
Total Not Requested57523%
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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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

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