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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: $37,410

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaRXRX
Trim3.5 SL350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,510 $43,270 $50,270
Floor mats 235    
Rear spoiler 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Premium Package   1,110  
Sunroof   1,350  
Obstacle detection, rear   535 535
Cargo mat   140 140
Heated steering wheel   150  
Heated front seats   440  
Floor mats 0    
Rear spoiler 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 250 250
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Premium Package   1,020  
Sunroof   1,243  
Obstacle detection, rear   492 492
Cargo mat   85 85
Heated steering wheel   139  
Heated front seats   405  
Options (change) 1,015 6,220 3,170
Options (change) 344 5,590 2,783
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $37,410 $50,485 $54,435

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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: $8,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,266
Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaRXRX
Trim3.5 SL350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$37,410$50,485$54,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,880-5,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$45,605$48,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,875

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaRXRX
Trim3.5 SL350350 F Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,975$7,855$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,880$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,547-5,555

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length191.9 in192.5 in
Width72.0 in74.6 in
Height57.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.456.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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