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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $30,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $25,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SR430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $56,525
Base Invoice $23,697 $49,176
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Technology Package 1,780  
Modern Luxury Package   4,980
Cargo mat   69
Satellite radio   486
Proximity key   1,000
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Technology Package 1,543  
Modern Luxury Package   4,040
Cargo mat   41
Satellite radio   389
Proximity key   800
Options (change) 6,460 6,535
Options (change) 5,593 5,270
Destination 780 695
Total Price $32,810 $63,755
Total Invoice $30,070 $55,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,992
Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SR430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6278hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,810$63,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$60,195
Total Invoice$30,070$55,141
Adjustments for Features0-3,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$52,062

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SR430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
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$2,565$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,079

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.2 in
Length190.7 in197.4 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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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