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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $25,388 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation system 1,995    
Sunroof 895    
Stability control 495   600
Satellite radio 195    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Floor mats   175 175
Navigation system 1,736    
Sunroof 779    
Stability control 431   520
Satellite radio 170    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Floor mats   134 134
Options (change) 3,580 5,135 2,775
Options (change) 3,116 4,466 2,389
Destination 800 695 695
Total Price $32,000 $31,010 $32,850
Total Invoice $29,304 $28,498 $30,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,051
Model Year200820092009
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,000$31,010$32,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,000$29,655$31,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$29,304$28,498$30,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,245-973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,304$27,253$29,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,079

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820092009
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,780$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,245-973

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length200.4 in189.8 in
Width74.5 in70.7 in
Height61.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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