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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,105

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,581

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaRX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $37,700
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $33,742
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Body kit 340 340  
Heated front seats     540
Performance Package     4,055
Cargo mat     95
Navigation system     2,650
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Floor mats 119 119  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Body kit 262 262  
Heated front seats     432
Performance Package     3,649
Cargo mat     57
Navigation system     2,225
Options (change) 7,650 3,100 7,340
Options (change) 6,769 2,636 6,363
Destination 605 605 825
Total Price $31,855 $31,105 $45,865
Total Invoice $29,200 $28,581 $40,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,262
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaRX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/55-18
Total Price$31,855$31,105$45,865
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,655$31,105$40,165
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,200$28,581$40,930
Adjustments for Features-1830-5,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,017$28,581$35,843
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaRX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0 $0
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,765$1,565$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-5,087

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in106.9 in
Length192.3 in186.2 in
Width70.4 in72.6 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.684.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested255049%
Total Not Requested270051%

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