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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: $32,970

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $17,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,245

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $16,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelAltimaRC
Trim3.5 SE350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,390 $42,790
Base Invoice $24,456 $39,796
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 3,200  
Stability control 600  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Navigation Package   1,530
Luxury Package   2,700
Sunroof   1,100
235/40VR19   795
Fog lights   410
Technology Package 1,735  
Premium Package 2,776  
Stability control 520  
Door sill trim plates 63  
Navigation Package   1,416
Luxury Package   2,484
Sunroof   1,012
235/40VR19   732
Fog lights   376
Options (change) 5,885 6,535
Options (change) 5,094 6,020
Destination 695 925
Total Price $32,970 $50,250
Total Invoice $30,245 $46,741

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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: $12,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,031
Model Year20092015
ModelAltimaRC
Trim3.5 SE350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,970$50,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,970$45,450
Total Invoice$30,245$46,741
Adjustments for Features0-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,245$42,276

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092015
ModelAltimaRC
Trim3.5 SE350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,100$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,465

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092015
ModelAltimaRC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.3 in107.5 in
Length182.5 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height55.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,077 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume7.4 ft310.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222574%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
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%

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