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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: $34,065

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,679

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $32,350
Base Invoice $35,025 $30,138
Navigation system 1,850  
Package 401A 2,000  
Remote start 425  
Floor mats   135
Rear spoiler   405
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Navigation system 1,610  
Package 401A 1,740  
Remote start 398  
Floor mats   106
Rear spoiler   344
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 4,275 890
Options (change) 3,748 716
Destination 795 825
Total Price $43,225 $34,065
Total Invoice $39,568 $31,679

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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: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,033
Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$43,225$34,065
Adjustments for Features-3,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,105$34,065
Total Invoice$39,568$31,679
Adjustments for Features-2,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,712$31,679

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,660$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in191.5 in
Width76.2 in72.0 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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