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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,980 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||
| Difference: $9,820 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL | |||
| Difference: $8,832 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Altima | Altima |
| Trim | SHO | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,155 | $24,470 | $28,670 |
| Base Invoice | $35,025 | $22,681 | $26,565 |
| Package 401A | 2,000 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,850 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,200 | ||
| Stability control | 900 | 900 | |
| Technology Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 500 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 170 | 170 | |
| Floor mats | 175 | 175 | |
| Rear spoiler | 370 | ||
| Package 401A | 1,740 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,610 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,127 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,643 | ||
| Stability control | 780 | 780 | |
| Technology Package | 1,734 | 1,735 | |
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 461 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 134 | 134 | |
| Floor mats | 137 | 137 | |
| Rear spoiler | 292 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,850 | 9,245 | 3,615 |
| Options (change) | 3,350 | 8,016 | 3,078 |
| Destination | 795 | 695 | 695 |
| Total Price | $42,800 | $34,410 | $32,980 |
| Total Invoice | $39,170 | $31,392 | $30,338 |
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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: $7,090 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,334 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Altima | Altima |
| Trim | SHO | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 270hp V6 | 270hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 264, 9 | 264, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 215/55-17 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $42,800 | $34,410 | $32,980 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,780 | 0 | -50 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,020 | $34,410 | $32,930 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,480 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $39,170 | $31,392 | $30,338 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,544 | 0 | -46 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,626 | $31,392 | $30,292 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,100 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Altima | Altima |
| Trim | SHO | 3.5 SE | 3.5 SL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| USB port | $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 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| 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 | $5,035 | $2,255 | $2,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,780 | $0 | $50 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,544 | 0 | -46 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | Taurus | Altima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 189.8 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,016 lb. | 3,056 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.3 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 52.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 17.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 13% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 23% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
| Stability control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Full-size spare tire | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 13% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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