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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: $31,445

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,813

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SESHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $39,980
Base Invoice $21,826 $36,882
Navigation Package 5,700  
Braking and Airbag Package 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Floor mats 160  
Satellite radio 350  
Navigation system   795
Navigation Package 5,093  
Braking and Airbag Package 694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172  
Floor mats 119  
Satellite radio 304  
Navigation system   710
Options (change) 7,240 795
Options (change) 6,382 710
Destination 605 825
Total Price $31,445 $41,600
Total Invoice $28,813 $38,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,409
Model Year20062014
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SESHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$31,445$41,600
Adjustments for Features0-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,445$35,975
Total Invoice$28,813$38,417
Adjustments for Features0-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,813$33,222

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062014
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SESHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,530$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,195

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062014
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.9 in
Length192.3 in202.9 in
Width70.4 in76.2 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,227 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested145034%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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