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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: $31,585

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,051

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,920 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $25,813 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Floor mats 210      
Technology Package 1,090      
Sunroof 800 0 0  
Rear spoiler 405 355 355  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350      
Navigation system   2,550 2,550 2,550
Cargo mat   69 69 69
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Floor mats 159      
Technology Package 957      
Sunroof 702 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 246 246  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Cargo mat   41 41 41
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Options (change) 2,855 3,460 3,460 3,105
Options (change) 2,428 2,826 2,826 2,580
Destination 810 765 765 765
Total Price $31,585 $35,080 $40,530 $59,870
Total Invoice $29,051 $30,742 $35,539 $52,625

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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: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,735
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T6T8
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$31,585$35,080$40,530$59,870
Adjustments for Features-1,1350-950-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,450$35,080$39,580$56,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$29,051$30,742$35,539$52,625
Adjustments for Features-1,0440-833-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,007$30,742$34,706$49,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,964$18,938

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2014200820082008
ModelAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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
Total Value of Features$3,400$2,265$3,215$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$0$950$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0440-833-2,945

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142008
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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