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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: $33,360

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,156

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,872

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Floor mats 210 210      
Technology Package 1,700 1,180      
Sunroof 800   0 0  
Rear spoiler 405 405 389 389  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 490        
Navigation system     2,550 2,550 2,570
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850 2,850 2,850
Cargo mat     73 73 73
iPod integration     299 299 299
Xenon HID headlights     875 875  
Floor mats 159 159      
Technology Package 1,505 1,044      
Sunroof 708   0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 268 268  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 434        
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,166
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280 2,280 2,280
Cargo mat     44 44 44
iPod integration     239 239 239
Xenon HID headlights     700 700  
Options (change) 3,955 2,145 7,536 7,536 6,292
Options (change) 3,416 1,813 6,081 6,081 5,129
Destination 835 835 825 825 825
Total Price $33,360 $35,670 $39,516 $44,966 $63,727
Total Invoice $30,872 $33,101 $34,633 $39,484 $56,336

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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: $7,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,089
Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,360$35,670$39,516$44,966$63,727
Adjustments for Features-1,435-2,0350-950-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,925$33,635$39,516$44,016$61,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$0$4,500$21,511
Total Invoice$30,872$33,101$34,633$39,484$56,336
Adjustments for Features-1,328-1,8880-834-2,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,544$31,213$34,633$38,650$53,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,669$0$4,017$19,316

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162016200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Body kit    $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,900$2,865$3,815$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$2,035$0$950$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,328-1,8880-834-2,387

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162009
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length191.9 in180.1 in
Width72.0 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested135074%
Total Not Requested47526%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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