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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: $31,830

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,493

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $15,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelAltimaRCRCRC
Trim2.5 SL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,150 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $26,232 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Technology Package 1,090      
Sunroof 800 1,100 1,100 1,100
Floor mats 135      
Cargo mat 75 105 105 105
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 449 449 449
Rear spoiler 405 399 399 399
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
235/40VR19   795   795
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470
Fog lights   410 410 410
Blind spot warning system     600  
Technology Package 965      
Sunroof 702 1,012 1,012 1,012
Floor mats 106      
Cargo mat 53 65 65 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 335 335 335
Rear spoiler 344 280 280 280
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
235/40VR19   732   732
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360
Fog lights   376 376 376
Blind spot warning system     552  
Options (change) 2,855 7,718 4,533 7,428
Options (change) 2,436 6,912 3,980 6,644
Destination 825 975 975 975
Total Price $31,830 $48,848 $48,278 $51,413
Total Invoice $29,493 $45,232 $44,731 $47,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,875
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelAltimaRCRCRC
Trim2.5 SL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTT8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$31,830$48,848$48,278$51,413
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-2,550-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,830$46,023$45,728$48,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$2,760
Total Invoice$29,493$45,232$44,731$47,618
Adjustments for Features0-2,616-2,363-2,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,493$42,616$42,368$44,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$2,541

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2015201720172017
ModelAltimaRCRCRC
Trim2.5 SL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
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  $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
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
Compass$0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power height adjuster, 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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$6,300$6,025$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$2,550$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,616-2,363-2,709

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152017
ModelAltimaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length191.5 in184.8 in
Width72.0 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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