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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $40,699

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $37,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $67,630
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $62,219
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Floor mats 160 160  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Luxury Value Edition     965
Comfort Package     2,185
Cargo net     64
Cargo mat     95
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Floor mats 119 119  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Luxury Value Edition     889
Comfort Package     2,012
Cargo net     38
Cargo mat     57
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 3,309
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 2,996
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $71,814
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $66,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,908
Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$31,865$31,115$71,814
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$65,774
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$66,090
Adjustments for Features-1840-5,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$60,531
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,100$1,900$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-5,559

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.9 in
Length192.3 in198.0 in
Width70.4 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1925100%

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