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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: $35,735

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,177

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $32,690
Base Invoice $35,025 $30,453
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Remote start 425  
Technology Package   1,180
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Remote start 398  
Technology Package   1,044
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 6,270 2,160
Options (change) 5,484 1,839
Destination 795 885
Total Price $45,220 $35,735
Total Invoice $41,304 $33,177

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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: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,976
Model Year20122017
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$45,220$35,735
Adjustments for Features-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,865$35,735
Total Invoice$41,304$33,177
Adjustments for Features-2,1510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,153$33,177

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,785$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in191.9 in
Width76.2 in72.0 in
Height60.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,412 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

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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