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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $16,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $15,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaRX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $41,900
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $39,177
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800 1,750
Satellite radio 350 350  
Premium Package     1,085
Wood trim     400
Sunroof     1,100
Cargo mat     105
Heated front seats     440
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Floor mats 119 119  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561 1,619
Satellite radio 304 304  
Premium Package     999
Wood trim     368
Sunroof     1,012
Cargo mat     63
Heated front seats     405
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 4,880
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 4,466
Destination 605 605 950
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $47,730
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $44,593

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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: $10,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,341
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaRX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/65-18
Total Price$31,865$31,115$47,730
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$41,705
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$44,593
Adjustments for Features-1840-5,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$38,964
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaRX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Self-repairing paint  $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,515$2,315$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-5,629

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062016
ModelAltimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.8 in
Length192.3 in192.5 in
Width70.4 in74.6 in
Height57.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.656.3 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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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