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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,975 $24,470 $28,670
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 995    
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
Navigation system 755    
Sunroof 945    
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) 1,790 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 1,700 8,016 3,078
Destination 995 695 695
Total Price $45,760 $34,410 $32,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,900
Model Year201920082008
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$45,760$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-5,1400-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,620$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201920082008
ModelTaurusAltimaAltima
TrimSHO3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
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  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,070$2,930$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3030-46

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20192008
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 Weight3,970 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
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 tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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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