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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaISISIS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $32,145 $37,595 $58,460
Technology Package 1,290        
Floor mats 235 235      
Rear spoiler 405 405 389 389  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375      
Navigation system     2,465 2,465 2,485
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,500 1,500 1,500
Xenon HID headlights     875 875  
Cargo mat     73 73 73
Technology Package 0        
Floor mats 0 0      
Rear spoiler 344 344 268 268  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0      
Navigation system     2,085 2,085 2,101
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,200 1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights     700 700  
Cargo mat     44 44 44
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 5,802 5,802 4,558
Options (change) 344 344 4,697 4,697 3,745
Destination 885 885 875 875 825
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $38,822 $44,272 $63,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,334
Model Year20182018201020102010
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$32,185$37,410$38,822$44,272$63,843
Adjustments for Features-1,285-1,8850-950-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,900$35,525$38,822$43,322$61,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$4,500$22,321

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182018201020102010
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 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$4,050$4,650$2,765$3,715$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$1,885$0$950$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-49-620-846-2,418

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182010
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested227569%
Total Not Requested100031%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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