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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: $32,095

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,336

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $35,025 $22,246 $26,315
Package 401A 2,000    
Navigation system 1,850    
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,400  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Floor mats   170 170
Rear spoiler     360
Package 401A 1,740    
Navigation system 1,610    
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,817  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
Floor mats   134 134
Rear spoiler     282
Options (change) 3,850 7,470 3,430
Options (change) 3,350 6,465 2,931
Destination 795 625 625
Total Price $42,800 $32,095 $32,455
Total Invoice $39,170 $29,336 $29,871

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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: $7,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,645
Model Year201220072007
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$42,800$32,095$32,455
Adjustments for Features-3,8550-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$32,095$31,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0
Total Invoice$39,170$29,336$29,871
Adjustments for Features-3,5280-874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,642$29,336$28,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$339$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220072007
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,635$780$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5280-874

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122007
ModelTaurusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in189.8 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft317.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested377582%
Total Not Requested82518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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