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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: $32,430

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $34,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $28,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaSC
Trim3.5 SE430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,350 $66,355
Base Invoice $23,495 $57,728
Premium Package 3,200  
Stability control 600  
Technology Package 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 85  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500  
Premium Package 2,776  
Stability control 520  
Technology Package 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 63  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461  
Options (change) 6,385 0
Options (change) 5,555 0
Destination 695 765
Total Price $32,430 $67,120
Total Invoice $29,745 $58,493

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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: $27,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,569
Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaSC
Trim3.5 SE430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$32,430$67,120
Adjustments for Features0-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,430$60,030
Total Invoice$29,745$58,493
Adjustments for Features0-6,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,745$52,314

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaSC
Trim3.5 SE430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$4,275$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,179

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaSC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.3 in103.1 in
Length182.5 in178.5 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height55.3 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume7.4 ft38.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227575%
Total Not Requested75025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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