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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: $20,590

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $10,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaFiesta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $16,600
Floor mats 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 410
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Upgrade Package     820
Remote start     395
Sunroof     745
Leather seating surfaces     825
Floor mats 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 356
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Upgrade Package     714
Remote start     344
Sunroof     648
Leather seating surfaces     718
Options (change) 1,015 1,015 3,195
Options (change) 344 344 2,780
Destination 885 885 795
Total Price $30,895 $37,410 $20,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Fiesta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,551
Model Year201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaFiesta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6120hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 980, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18195/50-16
Total Price$30,895$37,410$20,590
Adjustments for Features-2,860-6,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,035$30,675$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaFiesta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Predictive forward collision warning $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$8,130$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$6,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-114-2210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaFiesta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in98.0 in
Length191.9 in173.6 in
Width72.0 in66.8 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.8 ft3

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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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