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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: $33,660

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,335

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SL250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $36,550
Base Invoice $30,138 $33,994
Floor mats 135  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Navigation system   1,855
Lane departure warning   450
Luxury Package   3,535
RWD   0
Floor mats 106  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Navigation system   1,716
Lane departure warning   412
Luxury Package   3,251
RWD   0
Options (change) 485 5,840
Options (change) 372 5,379
Destination 825 925
Total Price $33,660 $43,315
Total Invoice $31,335 $40,298

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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: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,693
Model Year20152015
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SL250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6204hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,660$43,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,660$39,800
Total Invoice$31,335$40,298
Adjustments for Features0-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,335$37,028

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SL250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rear side airbags $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,850$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,270

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length191.5 in183.7 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,553 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested130042%
Total Not Requested177558%

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