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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,785

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,859

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $5,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaFiesta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $16,600
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $15,984
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Floor mats 160 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350  
Sunroof 900       745
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800  
Leather Sport Package   3,900      
Upgrade Package         820
Leather seating surfaces         825
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304  
Sunroof 780       648
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694  
Leather Sport Package   3,546      
Upgrade Package         714
Leather seating surfaces         718
Options (change) 2,210 6,010 1,310 1,310 2,390
Options (change) 1,897 5,357 1,117 1,117 2,080
Destination 605 605 605 605 795
Total Price $26,765 $30,215 $29,315 $31,565 $19,785
Total Invoice $24,801 $27,788 $27,062 $29,143 $18,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,154
Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaFiesta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6120hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 880, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18195/50-16
Total Price$26,765$30,215$29,315$31,565$19,785
Adjustments for Features-850-1,000-1,800-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,915$29,215$27,515$30,415$19,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$1,600$4,500$0
Total Invoice$24,801$27,788$27,062$29,143$18,859
Adjustments for Features-788-920-1,662-1,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,013$26,868$25,400$28,081$18,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,855$1,387$4,068$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20062006200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaFiesta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0  $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rollover sensor    $50
Stability control    $400
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,620$2,770$3,570$2,920$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$1,000$1,800$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-788-920-1,662-1,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in98.0 in
Length192.3 in173.6 in
Width70.4 in66.8 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested237564%
Total Not Requested135036%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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