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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: $33,735

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $40,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,388

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $36,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelAltimaLSLS
Trim3.5 SL460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $30,138 $66,717 $79,734
Floor mats 135    
Cargo mat 75 105 105
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Blind spot warning system   500  
Floor mats 106    
Cargo mat 53 65 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Blind spot warning system   460  
Options (change) 560 605 105
Options (change) 425 525 65
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $33,735 $74,050 $87,610
Total Invoice $31,388 $68,167 $80,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,221
Model Year201520152015
ModelAltimaLSLS
Trim3.5 SL460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$33,735$74,050$87,610
Adjustments for Features0-3,865-8,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,735$70,185$78,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,510
Total Invoice$31,388$68,167$80,724
Adjustments for Features0-3,558-8,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,388$64,609$72,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,901

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201520152015
ModelAltimaLSLS
Trim3.5 SL460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Luggage  $0
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$7,540$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,558-8,214

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20152015
ModelAltimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length191.5 in200.0 in
Width72.0 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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