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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: $31,155

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,412

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,660 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $25,283 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Floor mats 185      
Technology Package 1,090      
Sunroof 800      
Rear spoiler 395 389 389  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235      
Navigation system   2,490 2,490 2,490
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Floor mats 152      
Technology Package 946      
Sunroof 729      
Rear spoiler 329 268 268  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183      
Navigation system   2,300 2,300 2,300
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 2,705 2,952 2,952 2,563
Options (change) 2,339 2,612 2,612 2,344
Destination 790 895 895 895
Total Price $31,155 $38,912 $44,167 $65,208
Total Invoice $28,412 $36,118 $41,003 $60,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,437
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$31,155$38,912$44,167$65,208
Adjustments for Features0-290-990-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$38,622$43,177$62,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,555$24,146
Total Invoice$28,412$36,118$41,003$60,669
Adjustments for Features0-269-919-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,412$35,849$40,084$58,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,235$22,550

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,565$4,265$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290$990$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-269-919-2,270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length191.5 in180.1 in
Width72.0 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

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