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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $40,220
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $37,103
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Navigation system     795
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Navigation system     710
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 795
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 710
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $41,890
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $38,688

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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: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,479
Model Year200920092015
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$31,180$33,390$41,890
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$39,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$38,688
Adjustments for Features-920-2,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$36,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092015
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
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 
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$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,980$2,880$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,669

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,424 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested352579%
Total Not Requested92521%
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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