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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: $13,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,813

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $14,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SESHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $42,770
Base Invoice $21,826 $40,418
Navigation Package 5,700  
Braking and Airbag Package 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Floor mats 160  
Satellite radio 350  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Navigation Package 5,093  
Braking and Airbag Package 694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172  
Floor mats 119  
Satellite radio 304  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 7,240 1,790
Options (change) 6,382 1,700
Destination 605 875
Total Price $31,445 $45,435
Total Invoice $28,813 $42,993

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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: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,634
Model Year20062018
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)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-20
Total Price$31,445$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,445$37,460
Total Invoice$28,813$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-7,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,813$35,447

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,305$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,546

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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