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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: $40,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $36,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SR460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $71,990
Base Invoice $23,697 $66,232
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Cargo mat   105
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Cargo mat   62
Options (change) 6,635 105
Options (change) 5,719 62
Destination 780 895
Total Price $32,985 $72,990
Total Invoice $30,196 $67,189

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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: $36,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,725
Model Year20122013
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SR460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6386hp 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$72,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$69,440
Total Invoice$30,196$67,189
Adjustments for Features0-3,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$63,921

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122013
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 
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,740$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,268

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122013
ModelAltimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length190.7 in200.0 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.4,233 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 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192578%
Total Not Requested55022%
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 information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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