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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: $34,270

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $12,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,502

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $12,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelAltimaRCRCRC
Trim2.5 S200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,230 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $23,647 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Convenience Package 1,220      
Premium Package 2,070      
Leather Package 2,060      
Technology Package 1,780      
Floor mats 180      
Door sill trim plates 90      
Rear spoiler 470 399 399 399
Fog lights 380 410 410 410
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795
Cargo mat   105 105 105
Convenience Package 1,058      
Premium Package 1,796      
Leather Package 1,787      
Technology Package 1,543      
Floor mats 146      
Door sill trim plates 68      
Rear spoiler 375 280 280 280
Fog lights 292 376 376 376
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732
Cargo mat   65 65 65
Options (change) 8,250 7,269 3,484 6,979
Options (change) 7,065 6,577 3,093 6,309
Destination 790 975 975 975
Total Price $34,270 $48,399 $47,229 $50,964
Total Invoice $31,502 $44,897 $43,844 $47,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,501
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelAltimaRCRCRC
Trim2.5 S200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine175hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,270$48,399$47,229$50,964
Adjustments for Features0-3,635-3,060-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,270$44,764$44,169$47,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060
Total Invoice$31,502$44,897$43,844$47,283
Adjustments for Features0-3,372-2,841-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,502$41,525$41,003$43,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$522$0$2,815

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2013201720172017
ModelAltimaRCRCRC
Trim2.5 S200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,915$6,550$5,975$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,635$3,060$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,372-2,841-3,465

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20132017
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 Weight3,126 lb.3,738 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 Volume8.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested870100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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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