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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,552

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaRXRX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $39,075 $45,235
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $36,537 $42,520
Premium Package 4,200   2,400 2,400
Stability control 900 900    
Sport Package 1,300      
Floor mats 175 175    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Door sill trim plates 170 170    
Rear spoiler   370    
Navigation Package     2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers     110 110
Cargo mat     92 92
Heated front seats     640 640
Xenon HID headlights     875 875
Premium Package 3,643   2,244 2,244
Stability control 780 780    
Sport Package 1,127      
Floor mats 137 137    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Door sill trim plates 134 134    
Rear spoiler   292    
Navigation Package     2,277 2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers     100 100
Cargo mat     55 55
Heated front seats     588 588
Xenon HID headlights     807 807
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 6,582 6,582
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 6,071 6,071
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $46,532 $52,692
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $43,483 $49,466

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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: $9,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,308
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaRXRX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$46,532$52,692
Adjustments for Features0-50-4,155-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$42,377$48,462
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$6,085
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$43,483$49,466
Adjustments for Features0-46-3,883-3,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$39,600$45,495
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0$5,895

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelAltimaAltimaRXRX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,775$1,825$5,930$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$4,155$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-3,883-3,971

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082012
ModelAltimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length189.8 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.980.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested205074%
Total Not Requested72526%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested205074%
Total Not Requested72526%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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