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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $15,853

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,948

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $14,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelAltimaAltimaRCRCRC
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Technology Package 2,190 1,180      
Sunroof 800   1,100 1,100 1,100
Floor mats 225 225      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 449 449 449
Rear spoiler 405 405 399 399 399
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700
235/40VR19     795   795
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470 1,470
Fog lights     410 410 410
Cargo mat     105 105 105
Blind spot warning system       600  
Technology Package 1,939 1,044      
Sunroof 708   1,012 1,012 1,012
Floor mats 175 175      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276 276 335 335 335
Rear spoiler 344 344 280 280 280
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484
235/40VR19     732   732
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360 1,360
Fog lights     376 376 376
Cargo mat     65 65 65
Blind spot warning system       552  
Options (change) 3,970 2,160 8,718 5,533 8,428
Options (change) 3,442 1,839 7,832 4,900 7,564
Destination 885 885 975 975 975
Total Price $33,425 $35,735 $49,848 $49,278 $52,413
Total Invoice $30,948 $33,177 $46,152 $45,651 $48,538

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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: $13,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,781
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelAltimaAltimaRCRCRC
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp I4270hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,425$35,735$49,848$49,278$52,413
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,350-2,075-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,425$35,135$47,498$47,203$49,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$295$0$2,760
Total Invoice$30,948$33,177$46,152$45,651$48,538
Adjustments for Features0-557-2,176-1,922-2,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,948$32,620$43,976$43,729$46,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,672$247$0$2,540

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelAltimaAltimaRCRCRC
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
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$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,950$5,700$5,425$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,350$2,075$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-2,176-1,922-2,269

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172017
ModelAltimaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length191.9 in184.8 in
Width72.0 in72.4 in
Height57.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested237592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%
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 detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%
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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