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Nissan Altima vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $475

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,610

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $25,948 $30,341
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800    
Sunroof 900        
Floor mats 160 160 160    
Satellite radio 350 350 350    
Fog lights 300        
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800    
Package 301A       1,295 1,295
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561    
Sunroof 780        
Floor mats 119 119 119    
Satellite radio 304 304 304    
Fog lights 248        
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694    
Package 301A       1,231 1,231
Options (change) 4,310 7,810 3,110 1,295 1,295
Options (change) 3,706 6,904 2,678 1,231 1,231
Destination 605 605 605 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $28,865 $32,015 $31,115 $29,340 $29,933
Total Invoice $26,610 $29,335 $28,623 $28,054 $28,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $935
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA4M5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,865$32,015$31,115$29,340$29,933
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-2,235-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$31,990$30,290$27,105$27,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$82$0
Total Invoice$26,610$29,335$28,623$28,054$28,440
Adjustments for Features0-23-759-2,137-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,610$29,312$27,864$25,917$25,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,702$1,254$242$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Curve control   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Safety key   $5$5
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,670$2,695$3,495$4,905$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$2,235$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-759-2,137-2,765

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062016
ModelAltimaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length192.3 in173.6 in
Width70.4 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.652.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested237555%
Total Not Requested195045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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