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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: $20,195

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $7,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,215

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $6,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFiesta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,270 $25,110 $26,800 $16,600
Base Invoice $24,424 $23,272 $25,116 $15,984
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Rear spoiler 370      
Door sill trim plates 170 170    
Premium Package   2,380 4,230  
Sport Package   2,370    
Convenience Package     1,300  
Upgrade Package       820
Sunroof       745
Leather seating surfaces       825
Illuminated door sill trim plates       410
Floor mats 134 134 84  
Rear spoiler 295      
Door sill trim plates 134 134    
Premium Package   2,064 3,669  
Sport Package   2,056    
Convenience Package     1,127  
Upgrade Package       714
Sunroof       648
Leather seating surfaces       718
Illuminated door sill trim plates       356
Options (change) 715 5,095 5,640 2,800
Options (change) 563 4,388 4,880 2,436
Destination 760 760 760 795
Total Price $27,745 $30,965 $33,200 $20,195
Total Invoice $25,747 $28,420 $30,756 $19,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,713
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFiesta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H120hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 980, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16195/50-16
Total Price$27,745$30,965$33,200$20,195
Adjustments for Features-1,960-3,185-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,785$27,780$31,255$20,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$5,470$0
Total Invoice$25,747$28,420$30,756$19,215
Adjustments for Features-1,819-2,923-1,8020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,928$25,497$28,954$19,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,569$5,026$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaFiesta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,330$4,555$3,315$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$3,185$1,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,819-2,923-1,8020

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.0 in
Length190.7 in173.6 in
Width70.7 in66.8 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177569%
Total Not Requested80031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270076%
Total Not Requested85024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50046%
Total Not Requested59554%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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