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Ford Taurus X vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XAltimaAltima
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $23,337 $27,221
Interior Convenience Package 595        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 960 960 960    
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Heated front seats 240 240      
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Premium Package       2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
Floor mats       175 175
Stability control         600
Interior Convenience Package 518        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736    
Sunroof 835 835 835    
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Heated front seats 209 209      
Satellite radio 170 170 170    
Premium Package       2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT       463  
Technology Package       1,735 1,735
Floor mats       134 134
Stability control         520
Options (change) 4,880 3,390 3,150 5,135 2,775
Options (change) 4,247 2,950 2,741 4,466 2,389
Destination 800 800 800 695 695
Total Price $32,710 $33,960 $34,700 $31,010 $32,850
Total Invoice $29,989 $31,158 $31,832 $28,498 $30,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,460
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XAltimaAltima
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,710$33,960$34,700$31,010$32,850
Adjustments for Features-335-735-1,485-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,375$33,225$33,215$30,710$32,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$840$0$2,140
Total Invoice$29,989$31,158$31,832$28,498$30,305
Adjustments for Features-307-674-1,362-2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,682$30,484$30,470$28,222$30,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$802$788$0$2,083

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XAltimaAltima
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console  $250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,365$5,115$3,930$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$735$1,485$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-307-674-1,362-2760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurus XAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length200.3 in189.8 in
Width74.9 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested285064%
Total Not Requested160036%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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