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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $28,995 $35,510
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895    
Heated mirrors 35    
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   405 405
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797    
Heated mirrors 31    
Floor mats   0 0
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 3,660 640 640
Options (change) 3,258 344 344
Destination 685 885 885
Total Price $27,325 $30,520 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,066
Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,325$30,520$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$27,615$30,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,640

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620182018
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$5,655$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-117-225

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in109.3 in
Length197.6 in191.9 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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 SL

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

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