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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: $37,005

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $42,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $72,520
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Pre-Collision System   1,500
Blind spot warning system   500
Comfort Package   1,750
Cargo mat   105
Heated steering wheel   150
All Weather Package   100
LED headlights   1,450
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Pre-Collision System   1,380
Blind spot warning system   460
Comfort Package   1,611
Cargo mat   65
Heated steering wheel   140
All Weather Package   92
LED headlights   1,336
Options (change) 610 5,555
Options (change) 0 5,084
Destination 885 975
Total Price $37,005 $79,050

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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: $38,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,218
Model Year20182017
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6386hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,005$79,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,005$75,060

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182017
ModelAltimaLS
Trim3.5 SL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,800$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,673

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182017
ModelAltimaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length191.9 in200.0 in
Width72.0 in73.8 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,412 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 detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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