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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: $34,980

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $38,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,299

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $35,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $67,630
Base Invoice $25,116 $62,219
Premium Package 4,230  
Convenience Package 1,300  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 110  
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,035
AWD   2,305
Premium Package 3,669  
Convenience Package 1,127  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 84  
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   1,872
AWD   2,120
Options (change) 7,420 5,305
Options (change) 6,423 4,881
Destination 760 875
Total Price $34,980 $73,810
Total Invoice $32,299 $67,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,631
Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H357hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG20/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$34,980$73,810
Adjustments for Features0-7,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$66,160
Total Invoice$32,299$67,975
Adjustments for Features0-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,299$60,930

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaLS
TrimHybrid460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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, driver 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
Total Value of Features$2,165$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,045

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length190.7 in198.0 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315090%
Total Not Requested35010%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested89582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75092%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
357 hp@6400
344 lb-ft@4100
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
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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