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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: $33,725

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $13,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,566

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $13,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelAltimaRCRCRCRC
Trim3.5 SE200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,600 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $21,826 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Braking and Airbag Package 800        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800        
Floor mats 160        
Navigation Package 5,700 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Satellite radio 350        
Body kit 340        
Polished alloy wheels 1,370       1,500
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795  
Cargo net   65 65 65 65
Cargo mat   105 105 105 105
Rear spoiler   399 399 399  
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Premium Package F         3,240
Braking and Airbag Package 694        
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694        
Floor mats 119        
Navigation Package 5,093 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Satellite radio 304        
Body kit 262        
Polished alloy wheels 969       1,380
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732  
Cargo net   39 39 39 39
Cargo mat   65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler   280 280 280  
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Premium Package F         2,981
Options (change) 9,520 7,334 3,549 7,044 7,480
Options (change) 8,135 6,616 3,132 6,348 6,837
Destination 605 975 975 975 975
Total Price $33,725 $48,464 $47,294 $51,029 $72,620
Total Invoice $30,566 $44,936 $43,883 $47,322 $67,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,724
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelAltimaRCRCRCRC
Trim3.5 SE200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine250hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,725$48,464$47,294$51,029$72,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,525-4,950-5,625-6,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,725$42,939$42,344$45,404$66,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060$23,711
Total Invoice$30,566$44,936$43,883$47,322$67,485
Adjustments for Features0-5,123-4,593-5,216-6,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,566$39,813$39,290$42,106$61,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$523$0$2,816$22,094

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelAltimaRCRCRCRC
Trim3.5 SE200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$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    
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25$25
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,375$8,900$8,325$9,000$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,525$4,950$5,625$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,123-4,593-5,216-6,101

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested204091%

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