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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Premium Package 2,460        
6-speed shiftable CVT 500        
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Floor mats 175 175      
Stability control   600      
Interior Convenience Group     595    
Navigation system     1,995 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195    
Heated front seats     240    
Leather seating surfaces     895    
Interior Power Package     295    
Sunroof     960 960 960
Premium Package 2,134        
6-speed shiftable CVT 463        
Technology Package 1,735 1,735      
Floor mats 134 134      
Stability control   520      
Interior Convenience Group     518    
Navigation system     1,736 1,736 1,736
Satellite radio     170    
Heated front seats     209    
Leather seating surfaces     779    
Interior Power Package     257    
Sunroof     835 835 835
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 5,175 2,955 2,955
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 4,504 2,571 2,571
Destination 695 695 825 825 825
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $34,270 $35,110 $36,105
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $31,287 $32,108 $33,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,371
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,010$32,850$34,270$35,110$36,105
Adjustments for Features-3000-760-935-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,710$32,850$33,510$34,175$34,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0$665$770
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$31,287$32,108$33,004
Adjustments for Features-2760-694-855-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,222$30,305$30,593$31,253$31,336
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,083$0$660$743

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net    $40
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,880$3,580$4,340$4,515$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$760$935$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760-694-855-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092009
ModelAltimaTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length189.8 in200.3 in
Width70.7 in74.9 in
Height57.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested295066%
Total Not Requested150034%
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 Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10021%
Total Not Requested37579%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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