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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $10,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $9,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SRSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $38,155
Base Invoice $22,727 $35,025
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Floor mats 175  
Navigation system   1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Floor mats 134  
Navigation system   1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 6,875 3,850
Options (change) 5,931 3,350
Destination 750 795
Total Price $32,145 $42,800
Total Invoice $29,408 $39,170

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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: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,888
Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SRSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$32,145$42,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$39,660
Total Invoice$29,408$39,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,408$36,296

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SRSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,380$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,874

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length190.7 in202.9 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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