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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: $30,925

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelTaurusTaurusAltima
TrimSELLimitedVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,775 $36,855 $29,750
Rear spoiler 275 275  
Floor mats     245
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Rear spoiler 261 261  
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 275 275 620
Options (change) 261 261 0
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $30,925 $38,005 $31,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,355
Model Year201720172020
ModelTaurusTaurusAltima
TrimSELLimitedVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19235/40-19
Total Price$30,925$38,005$31,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,665-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,925$33,340$31,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,415$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720172020
ModelTaurusTaurusAltima
TrimSELLimitedVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
HD radio $50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,430$8,095$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,415-7

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172020
ModelTaurusAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.2 in
Length202.9 in192.9 in
Width76.2 in72.9 in
Height60.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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