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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $30,670
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $28,053
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Sunroof     895
Navigation system     1,995
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119  
Sunroof     779
Navigation system     1,736
Options (change) 7,890 3,110 2,890
Options (change) 6,983 2,678 2,515
Destination 605 605 825
Total Price $32,095 $31,115 $34,385
Total Invoice $29,414 $28,623 $31,393

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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: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,474
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/55-18
Total Price$32,095$31,115$34,385
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$31,115$32,965
Cost Above Minimum$780$0$0
Total Invoice$29,414$28,623$31,393
Adjustments for Features-1830-1,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$28,623$30,097
Cost Above Minimum$608$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0 $0
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,430$2,230$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-1,296

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length192.3 in200.4 in
Width70.4 in74.5 in
Height57.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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