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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: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $1,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelAltimaAltimaC-MAX
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $27,275
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $26,048
Premium Audio Package 990    
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 180 180  
Door sill trim plates 175 175 95
Premium Package   2,130  
Sport Package   2,370  
Navigation system     795
Premium Audio Package 859    
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Floor mats 146 146  
Door sill trim plates 126 126 90
Premium Package   1,848  
Sport Package   2,056  
Navigation system     755
Options (change) 3,815 6,635 890
Options (change) 3,233 5,719 845
Destination 780 780 875
Total Price $31,345 $32,985 $29,040
Total Invoice $28,873 $30,196 $27,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,166
Model Year201220122018
ModelAltimaAltimaC-MAX
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4270hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,345$32,985$29,040
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,345$32,460$27,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,873$30,196$27,768
Adjustments for Features0-481-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,873$29,715$26,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220122018
ModelAltimaAltimaC-MAX
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,895$3,420$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122018
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.3,641 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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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