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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $32,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $26,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $56,525
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $49,176
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Stability control   600  
Modern Luxury Package     4,980
Cargo mat     69
Satellite radio     486
Proximity key     1,000
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134  
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Stability control   520  
Modern Luxury Package     4,040
Cargo mat     41
Satellite radio     389
Proximity key     800
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 6,535
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 5,270
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $63,755
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $55,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,719
Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6278hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$31,010$32,850$63,755
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,710$32,850$60,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$55,141
Adjustments for Features-2760-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,222$30,305$51,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,083$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
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$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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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, driver seat$100$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$2,500$2,200$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760-3,200

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092006
ModelAltimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.2 in
Length189.8 in197.4 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested100022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested120049%
Total Not Requested125051%

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