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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: $32,625

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,817

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelTaurusAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $30,560
Base Invoice $28,053 $27,929
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 395  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   185
Navigation system 1,736  
Remote start 343  
Technology Package   946
Floor mats   152
Options (change) 2,390 1,275
Options (change) 2,079 1,098
Destination 825 790
Total Price $33,885 $32,625
Total Invoice $30,957 $29,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,679
Model Year20092013
ModelTaurusAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,885$32,625
Adjustments for Features0-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,885$32,035
Total Invoice$30,957$29,817
Adjustments for Features0-539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,957$29,278

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelTaurusAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-539

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelTaurusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length200.4 in191.5 in
Width74.5 in72.0 in
Height61.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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