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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelAltimaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.5 SRSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,110 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $23,272 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Premium Package 2,380      
Sport Package 2,370      
Technology Package 1,780      
Floor mats 175      
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 2,064      
Sport Package 2,056      
Technology Package 1,543      
Floor mats 134      
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) 6,705 5,175 2,955 2,955
Options (change) 5,797 4,504 2,571 2,571
Destination 760 825 825 825
Total Price $32,575 $34,270 $35,110 $36,105
Total Invoice $29,829 $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 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $687
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelAltimaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.5 SRSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,575$34,270$35,110$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-845-1,020-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$33,425$34,090$34,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$770
Total Invoice$29,829$31,287$32,108$33,004
Adjustments for Features0-771-933-1,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$30,516$31,175$31,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$659$742

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelAltimaTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
Trim3.5 SRSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net   $40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$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 audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
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   
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$3,720$4,565$4,740$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$845$1,020$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-771-933-1,746

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length190.7 in200.3 in
Width70.7 in74.9 in
Height57.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182571%
Total Not Requested75029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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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