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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: $34,040

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $33,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,241

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $27,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaSC
Trim3.5 SR430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,770 $66,355
Base Invoice $25,732 $57,728
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 1,420  
Leather Package 2,060  
Floor mats 175  
Door sill trim plates 85  
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Cargo mat   69
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,232  
Leather Package 1,787  
Floor mats 134  
Door sill trim plates 63  
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Cargo mat   41
Options (change) 5,520 69
Options (change) 4,759 41
Destination 750 765
Total Price $34,040 $67,189
Total Invoice $31,241 $58,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,238
Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaSC
Trim3.5 SR430
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine270hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,040$67,189
Adjustments for Features0-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,040$60,239
Total Invoice$31,241$58,534
Adjustments for Features0-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,241$52,479

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaSC
Trim3.5 SR430
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$4,515$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,055

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,301 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 Volume8.2 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42534%
Total Not Requested82566%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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