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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: $33,020

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $18,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,604

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $17,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelAltimaAltimaRC
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $42,790
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $39,796
Technology Package 2,190 1,180  
Sunroof 800   1,100
Floor mats 225 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control     500
Luxury Package     2,700
235/40VR19     795
Navigation Package     1,530
Fog lights     410
Technology Package 1,939 1,044  
Sunroof 708   1,012
Floor mats 175 175  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276 276  
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Adaptive cruise control     460
Luxury Package     2,484
235/40VR19     732
Navigation Package     1,416
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 3,565 1,755 7,535
Options (change) 3,098 1,495 6,940
Destination 885 885 925
Total Price $33,020 $35,330 $51,250
Total Invoice $30,604 $32,833 $47,661

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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: $15,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,909
Model Year201720172015
ModelAltimaAltimaRC
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine182hp I4270hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,020$35,330$51,250
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$34,730$48,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$0
Total Invoice$30,604$32,833$47,661
Adjustments for Features0-558-2,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,604$32,275$45,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,671$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201720172015
ModelAltimaAltimaRC
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,190$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-558-2,148

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172015
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.3,749 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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
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 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
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 detection100Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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