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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaRCRCRCRC
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $58,408
Braking and Airbag Package 800          
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800        
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800 1,530 1,530 1,530 1,530
Floor mats 160 160        
Satellite radio 350 350        
Body kit 340 340        
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Braking and Airbag Package 694          
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694        
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561 1,416 1,416 1,416 1,416
Floor mats 119 119        
Satellite radio 304 304        
Body kit 262 262        
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Options (change) 8,150 3,450 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630
Options (change) 7,166 2,940 2,428 2,428 2,428 2,428
Destination 605 605 950 950 950 950
Total Price $32,355 $31,455 $43,575 $46,190 $46,360 $66,385
Total Invoice $29,597 $28,885 $40,574 $43,005 $43,165 $61,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,775
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaRCRCRCRC
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine250hp V6250hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,355$31,455$43,575$46,190$46,360$66,385
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,845-4,545-2,845-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$30,655$40,730$41,645$43,515$62,640
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$0$915$2,785$21,910
Total Invoice$29,597$28,885$40,574$43,005$43,165$61,786
Adjustments for Features0-735-2,649-4,232-2,649-3,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,597$28,150$37,925$38,773$40,516$58,300
Cost Above Minimum$1,447$0$0$848$2,591$20,375

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaRCRCRCRC
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row high console     $250
Second-row low console  $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler     $400
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Performance meter     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede     $200
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,980$3,780$5,825$7,525$5,825$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,845$4,545$2,845$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-735-2,649-4,232-2,649-3,486

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062016
ModelAltimaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in107.5 in
Length192.3 in184.8 in
Width70.4 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested267562%
Total Not Requested165038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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