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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: $31,975

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,274

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $30

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $27,620
Base Invoice $22,727 $25,388
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 175  
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Stability control   495
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 134  
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Sunroof   779
Stability control   431
Options (change) 6,705 3,580
Options (change) 5,797 3,116
Destination 750 800
Total Price $31,975 $32,000
Total Invoice $29,274 $29,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $918
Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$31,975$32,000
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$32,000
Total Invoice$29,274$29,304
Adjustments for Features-8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,386$29,304

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,595$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8880

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102008
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length190.7 in200.4 in
Width70.7 in74.5 in
Height57.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172567%
Total Not Requested85033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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