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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: $33,685

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,204

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,024

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $41,370
Base Invoice $28,488 $38,474
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 210  
Rear spoiler 405 389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 425
Navigation system   1,735
Cargo mat   105
Heated steering wheel   150
Premium Package   1,140
Blind spot warning system   600
RWD   0
Technology Package 957  
Floor mats 159  
Rear spoiler 344 259
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 280
Navigation system   1,604
Cargo mat   65
Heated steering wheel   140
Premium Package   1,049
Blind spot warning system   552
RWD   0
Options (change) 2,055 4,544
Options (change) 1,726 3,949
Destination 810 975
Total Price $33,685 $46,889
Total Invoice $31,024 $43,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,098
Model Year20142017
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,685$46,889
Adjustments for Features0-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$43,349
Total Invoice$31,024$43,398
Adjustments for Features0-3,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,024$40,122

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142017
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,275$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,276

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142017
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length191.5 in184.3 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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