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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $39,198

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,064

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $34,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaSC
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $68,405
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $60,880
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package   2,000  
Rear spoiler   360 440
Cargo mat     73
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Technology Package   1,735  
Rear spoiler   282 352
Cargo mat     43
Options (change) 5,970 3,430 513
Options (change) 5,193 2,931 395
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $30,595 $32,455 $69,793
Total Invoice $28,064 $29,871 $62,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,349
Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaSC
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6270hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/40-18
Total Price$30,595$32,455$69,793
Adjustments for Features0-925-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$31,530$62,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$28,064$29,871$62,150
Adjustments for Features0-851-6,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,064$29,020$55,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$956$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaSC
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600
Power antenna  $100
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,600$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-851-6,737

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20072010
ModelAltimaSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length189.8 in178.5 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested305066%
Total Not Requested155034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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