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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,005

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $46,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $40,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelAltimaAltimaLX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $76,905
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $68,445
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Options (change) 5,130 3,140 0
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 0
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $31,005 $33,215 $77,780
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $69,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,667
Model Year200920092010
ModelAltimaAltimaLX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6383hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16285/50-20
Total Price$31,005$33,215$77,780
Adjustments for Features-1000-12,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,905$33,215$65,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$69,320
Adjustments for Features-920-11,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$30,600$58,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LX

Model Year200920092010
ModelAltimaAltimaLX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL570
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control  $500
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,850$2,750$15,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$12,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-11,247

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus LX

Model Year20092010
ModelAltimaLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length189.8 in196.5 in
Width70.7 in77.6 in
Height57.9 in75.6 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.5,995 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in58.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.341.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.383.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested360081%
Total Not Requested85019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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