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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: $31,500

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,868

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,560 $27,620
Base Invoice $27,929 $25,388
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 185  
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Remote start   395
Stability control   495
Technology Package 946  
Floor mats 152  
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Remote start   343
Stability control   431
Options (change) 1,275 3,080
Options (change) 1,098 2,680
Destination 790 800
Total Price $32,625 $31,500
Total Invoice $29,817 $28,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $358
Model Year20132008
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,625$31,500
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,195$31,500
Total Invoice$29,817$28,868
Adjustments for Features-1,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,510$28,868

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132008
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,680$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132008
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length191.5 in200.4 in
Width72.0 in74.5 in
Height57.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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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