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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: $28,470

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV   
Difference: $12,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,397

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV   
Difference: $11,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaISIS
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,720 $28,150 $29,830 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $23,041 $26,232 $27,575 $33,573 $36,841
Convenience Package 1,350        
Technology Package 1,090 1,090      
Floor mats 135 135 135    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350    
Sunroof   800      
All Weather Package       360 360
225/40YR18       935 935
Navigation system       2,085 2,085
Blind spot warning system       600 600
Convenience Package 1,194        
Technology Package 965 965      
Floor mats 106 106 106    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 266    
Sunroof   702      
All Weather Package       332 332
225/40YR18       859 859
Navigation system       1,927 1,927
Blind spot warning system       552 552
Options (change) 2,925 2,375 485 3,980 3,980
Options (change) 2,531 2,039 372 3,670 3,670
Destination 825 825 825 910 910
Total Price $28,470 $31,350 $31,140 $40,990 $44,505
Total Invoice $26,397 $29,096 $28,772 $38,153 $41,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,741
Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaISIS
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$28,470$31,350$31,140$40,990$44,505
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-225-2,165-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,470$29,925$30,915$38,825$42,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$2,445$0$3,315
Total Invoice$26,397$29,096$28,772$38,153$41,421
Adjustments for Features0-1,323-208-2,015-2,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,397$27,773$28,564$36,138$39,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,376$2,167$0$3,082

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaISIS
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25$25$25  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,025$3,450$2,250$4,190$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$225$2,165$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,323-208-2,015-2,201

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152014
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 Weight3,109 lb.3,462 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 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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 system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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