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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: $26,925

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,007

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $63

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,630 $24,520 $26,780 $22,980
Base Invoice $23,828 $22,727 $25,097 $21,127
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Rear spoiler 370      
Sport Package   2,370    
Premium Package   2,380 4,230  
Convenience Package     1,300  
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Sunroof       895
Heated mirrors       35
Floor mats 134 134 84  
Rear spoiler 295      
Sport Package   2,056    
Premium Package   2,064 3,669  
Convenience Package     1,127  
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Sunroof       797
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 545 4,925 5,640 3,660
Options (change) 429 4,254 4,880 3,258
Destination 750 750 750 685
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $26,925 $30,195 $30,820 $27,325
Total Invoice $25,007 $27,731 $28,377 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,902
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H153hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,925$30,195$30,820$27,325
Adjustments for Features-1,980-3,180-2,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,945$27,015$28,780$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$3,835$0
Total Invoice$25,007$27,731$28,377$25,070
Adjustments for Features-1,839-2,921-1,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,168$24,810$26,499$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,642$3,331$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2010201020102006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,105$5,305$4,165$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$3,180$2,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,839-2,921-1,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102006
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.5 in
Length190.7 in197.6 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested142555%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested83076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested142541%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%

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