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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,265

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $40,220
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $37,103
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370  
Navigation system     795
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 137 137  
Rear spoiler   292  
Navigation system     710
Options (change) 7,945 3,615 795
Options (change) 6,889 3,078 710
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $33,110 $32,980 $41,890
Total Invoice $30,265 $30,338 $38,688

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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: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,795
Model Year200820082015
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-20
Total Price$33,110$32,980$41,890
Adjustments for Features0-375-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,110$32,605$38,750
Cost Above Minimum$505$0$0
Total Invoice$30,265$30,338$38,688
Adjustments for Features0-345-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,265$29,993$35,788
Cost Above Minimum$272$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082015
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,030$3,405$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-345-2,900

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082015
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.4,343 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

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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