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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: $35,330

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,833

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $40,870
Base Invoice $30,453 $38,009
Technology Package 1,180  
Floor mats 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Navigation system   1,505
Luxury Package   4,385
Adaptive cruise control   500
RWD   0
Technology Package 1,044  
Floor mats 175  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276  
Navigation system   1,392
Luxury Package   4,035
Adaptive cruise control   460
RWD   0
Options (change) 1,755 6,390
Options (change) 1,495 5,887
Destination 885 950
Total Price $35,330 $48,210
Total Invoice $32,833 $44,846

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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: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,873
Model Year20172016
ModelAltimaIS
Trim3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,330$48,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,330$45,910
Total Invoice$32,833$44,846
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$42,706

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172016
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 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,115$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172016
ModelAltimaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length191.9 in183.7 in
Width72.0 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,412 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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested210056%
Total Not Requested167544%

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