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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $34,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $30,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SR460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $63,825
Base Invoice $23,697 $56,803
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Navigation system   3,115
Cargo mat   95
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Navigation system   2,602
Cargo mat   57
Options (change) 6,635 3,210
Options (change) 5,719 2,659
Destination 780 875
Total Price $32,985 $67,910
Total Invoice $30,196 $60,337

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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: $32,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,853
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SR460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,985$67,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$65,335
Total Invoice$30,196$60,337
Adjustments for Features0-2,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$58,049

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SR460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,640$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,288

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,357 lb.4,244 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.0 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 lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37515%
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 player0No
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 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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