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Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,195

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $8,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,215

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $7,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelFiestaAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $15,984 $24,860 $23,697
Upgrade Package 820    
Sunroof 745    
Leather seating surfaces 825    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 410    
Door sill trim plates   175 175
Floor mats   180 180
Rear spoiler   375  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Upgrade Package 714    
Sunroof 648    
Leather seating surfaces 718    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 356    
Door sill trim plates   126 126
Floor mats   146 146
Rear spoiler   303  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 2,800 730 4,855
Options (change) 2,436 575 4,176
Destination 795 780 780
Total Price $20,195 $28,260 $31,205
Total Invoice $19,215 $26,215 $28,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,089
Model Year201220122012
ModelFiestaAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$20,195$28,260$31,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,060-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,195$26,200$28,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,820
Total Invoice$19,215$26,215$28,653
Adjustments for Features0-1,911-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,215$24,304$25,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,424

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122012
ModelFiestaAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$895$2,955$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,911-2,925

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelFiestaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.0 in109.3 in
Length173.6 in190.7 in
Width66.8 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,579 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167568%
Total Not Requested80032%

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