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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $17,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelAltimaRXRXRX
Trim3.5 SR350350 F Sport350 F Sport Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $44,150 $47,950 $50,350
Technology Package 1,780      
Premium Package 2,130 1,110    
Sport Package 2,370      
Floor mats 180      
Door sill trim plates 175      
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120 2,120
Sunroof   1,350    
Cargo mat   140 140 140
Heated front seats   440    
Technology Package 1,543      
Premium Package 1,848 1,020    
Sport Package 2,056      
Floor mats 146      
Door sill trim plates 126      
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956 1,956
Sunroof   1,243    
Cargo mat   85 85 85
Heated front seats   405    
Options (change) 6,635 5,160 2,260 2,260
Options (change) 5,719 4,709 2,041 2,041
Destination 780 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $32,985 $50,335 $51,235 $53,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,623
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelAltimaRXRXRX
Trim3.5 SR350350 F Sport350 F Sport Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$32,985$50,335$51,235$53,635
Adjustments for Features0-7,065-8,240-8,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$43,270$42,995$45,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$2,400

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2012202020202020
ModelAltimaRXRXRX
Trim3.5 SR350350 F Sport350 F Sport Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Self-repairing paint $0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Media drive$15   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,315$9,380$10,555$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,065$8,240$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-805-493-471

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122020
ModelAltimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in74.6 in
Height57.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport Performance

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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