Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2007 Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,953

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $37,770
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $34,663
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   360  
Navigation system     1,750
Package 401B     2,000
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Rear spoiler   282  
Navigation system     1,523
Package 401B     1,740
Options (change) 7,970 3,430 3,750
Options (change) 6,927 2,931 3,263
Destination 625 625 825
Total Price $32,595 $32,455 $42,345
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,871 $38,751

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Altima dealer quotes or Ford Taurus dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,363
Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16255/45-19
Total Price$32,595$32,455$42,345
Adjustments for Features00-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,595$32,455$39,515
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$38,751
Adjustments for Features00-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$36,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$73$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720072010
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,730$1,730$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,590

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072010
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length189.8 in202.9 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft320.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested377582%
Total Not Requested82518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.