Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison
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For the Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Taurus vs. Altima Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Taurus and Altima will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Nissan Altima 3.5 SR's price is $6,305 lower than the Ford Taurus SHO's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 6,305 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 5,762 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Altima |
| Trim | SHO | 3.5 SR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 270hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/25 MPG | 20/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 390, 12 | 264, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | 42,800 | 32,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,510 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 39,290 | 32,985 |
| Total Invoice | 39,170 | 30,196 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,212 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 35,958 | 30,196 |
Invoice Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima
Price Comparison (MSRP): Ford Taurus vs. Nissan AltimaThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | ||
| Difference: 9,815 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR | ||
| Difference: 8,974 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Altima |
| Trim | SHO | 3.5 SR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | 38,155 | 25,570 |
| Base Invoice | 35,025 | 23,697 |
| Navigation system | 1,850 | |
| Package 401A | 2,000 | |
| Technology Package | 1,780 | |
| Premium Package | 2,130 | |
| Sport Package | 2,370 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 175 | |
| Floor mats | 180 | |
| Navigation system | 0 | |
| Package 401A | 0 | |
| Technology Package | 1,543 | |
| Premium Package | 1,848 | |
| Sport Package | 2,056 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 126 | |
| Floor mats | 146 | |
| Total options | 3,850 | 6,635 |
| Total options | 3,350 | 5,719 |
| Destination | 795 | 780 |
| Total Price | 42,800 | 32,985 |
| Total Invoice | 39,170 | 30,196 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Ford Taurus
| Price of the Ford Taurus: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | with the rebates the price was under the acura tl awd with tech. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | Taurus & Five Hundred sell for very low prices compared to the value they provide |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD | I think the Taurus is affordable for the provided features |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | Very low cost for decent overall quality. |
| 2002 | 4dr Wagon 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | Purchased 2002 wagon used in 2005 with less than 30k miles for only $10,000. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | Low price for its class. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD | The car is just cheap to purchase. I think the going price for a used Taurus is around 5k. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Nissan Altima
| Price of the Nissan Altima: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | I was able to get an Altima with options for what I perceived was a very good price. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | I saw all the rave reviews and features it had, and I thought the car would be around $40,000 CAD at least. However, it turned out to be $30,000 which was in my budget. I took it for a spin and was instantly sold. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | 27K + list, $3,000 down, 24 months at $299 with 15K miles per year. This was a sweet deal. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD | Nissan Canada has 0.9% financing right now on all 2008 models. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Lower than what I was paying on old car! |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | The payments were very reasonable, and the dealer offered a good discount. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Dealership Willing to negotiate. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | Considerably less. Dealership willing to negotiate vehicle price |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | You can save a few thousnad dollars over the Camry and I feel the Altima is a better looking car. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD | Lower price than Camry for more features |
| Price of the Nissan Altima: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | I lease it for $311/month with added tire/windshield/paintless dent repair. That's with no down payment. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD | not a good value for the money |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | The Altima would have cost us $4000-$5000 more with similar equipment level. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | When I negotiated for the altima the cheapest the dealership would come down to was just over 25,000. It was the 2.5 sl package (leather, bose stereo, etc. For another 1,400 I bought the accord v6 with the premium stereo, leather, moonroof, etc. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD | The price is a bit on the high side when comparing to domestic automobiles, yet a lot can be said about costumer service and a high quality product. I for one will be a repeat costumer of nissans |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | High $20k for an SE |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Altima |
| Trim | SHO | 3.5 SR |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $100 | |
| Safety key | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| App support | $125 | |
| HD radio | $100 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| USB port | $150 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled front seats | $300 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suede-like inserts in leather seats | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,090 | $1,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,510 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,212 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Altima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,415 lb. | 3,357 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 44.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 100 | No |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Cooled front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 43% |
Option Package Details
3.5 SR
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| A/V input jacks | 50 | No |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 50 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 14% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Taurus Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Ford Taurus: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Parts fit together well, and interior surfaces are of high quality. Nothing feels cheap or flimsy. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Ford Taurus: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The interior is below average in quality. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Everything felt cheap, and the vinyls felt slimey. Poor fit and finish overall. |
| 2000 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Some parts, like the glove compartment, feel flimsy. Cupholders and center armrest do too. Seats feel comfortable though, and the fabric is tough. But door panels for example look kinda cheap. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Nissan Altima Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Nissan Altima: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has set the bar pretty high on this car. Highly recommended. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Neat and clean |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
looks thoughful and well put together. Interior does not look cheap. I like the keyless ignition, doors and trunk. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Fit and finish are excellant very good materials used in interior, not all hard plastics |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The car is made of excellent material for its price and Nissan has been regarded as a very reliable car company for sometime |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has done a very good job of keeping the nice stuff where you look and feel, unlike others who put obviously cheap plastic where your arm rests or eyes come in contact with on a daly basis |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
no squeaks or rattles |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The gaps are consistently narrow and squeaks and creaks are nearly absent. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Nissan Altima: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Being a big car, I can't help but shake the feeling the car is 'thin' in sheet metal. It's probably going to take some getting used to, but quality is top notch, no loose cables, rattling or misaligned pieces. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
seems a little more attention to detail was needed |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
uneven gaps cheap paint mis-matched colours inside and headlight cover or housing is really cheap !! |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Pathetic arm that needs to be put in place to keep the hood up. Cheap plastic on the inside. Rattles. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
The interior simply looks cheap and ill-fitting, and the controls operated with a less positive feel than I would expect from a car of this price. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This falls in to small things not meager problems examples armrest metal screws used to screw and hold the armrest in place and that broken now over fitting parts in some places leading to cracks or big rust problem in driver and passenger flor and more. |
