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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $12,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $12,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SRSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $42,770
Base Invoice $23,697 $40,418
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 6,635 1,790
Options (change) 5,719 1,700
Destination 780 875
Total Price $32,985 $45,435
Total Invoice $30,196 $42,993

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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: $6,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,593
Model Year20122018
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, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-20
Total Price$32,985$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$39,935
Total Invoice$30,196$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-5,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$37,789

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,204

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
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.4,343 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 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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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