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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fusion Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,385

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,919

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $3,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaFusion
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $20,150
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $18,576
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900    
Sport Package 1,300    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370 295
Moon and Tune Package     795
3.0L V6     2,750
Navigation system     1,895
Traction control     95
Satellite radio     195
Interior ambient lighting     295
Leather seating surfaces     895
Heated front seats     295
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780    
Sport Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Rear spoiler   292 257
Moon and Tune Package     692
3.0L V6     2,474
Navigation system     1,649
Traction control     83
Satellite radio     170
Interior ambient lighting     257
Leather seating surfaces     779
Heated front seats     257
Options (change) 9,075 2,545 7,510
Options (change) 7,882 2,164 6,618
Destination 695 695 725
Total Price $34,240 $31,910 $28,385
Total Invoice $31,258 $29,424 $25,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,117
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaFusion
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6221hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$34,240$31,910$28,385
Adjustments for Features-2,030-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,210$30,405$28,385
Cost Above Minimum$1,805$0$0
Total Invoice$31,258$29,424$25,919
Adjustments for Features-1,853-1,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,405$28,036$25,919
Cost Above Minimum$1,369$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaFusion
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,005$3,480$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,853-1,3880

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length189.8 in190.2 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested137539%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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