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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $42,770
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 1,015 1,790
Options (change) 344 1,700
Destination 885 875
Total Price $37,410 $45,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,337
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$37,410$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$42,870

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,330$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,427

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length191.9 in202.9 in
Width72.0 in76.2 in
Height57.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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