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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: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelAltimaAltimaC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $26,451 $30,726
Premium Audio Package 990      
Technology Package 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 315      
Rear spoiler 375      
Floor mats 180 180    
Premium Package   2,130    
Sport Package   2,370    
Package 302A     2,015 2,015
Premium Audio Package 859      
Technology Package 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 256      
Rear spoiler 303      
Floor mats 146 146    
Premium Package   1,848    
Sport Package   2,056    
Package 302A     1,798 1,798
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 2,015 2,015
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 1,798 1,798
Destination 780 780 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $31,175 $31,753
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $29,044 $29,312

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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: $952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $852
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelAltimaAltimaC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4270hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,170$32,810$31,175$31,753
Adjustments for Features0-525-860-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,170$32,285$30,315$30,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$97$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$29,044$29,312
Adjustments for Features0-481-801-1,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,747$29,589$28,243$27,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$348$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelAltimaAltimaC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,845$3,370$3,705$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$860$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-801-1,417

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
ModelAltimaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in173.6 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height57.9 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65032%
Total Not Requested140068%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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