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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: $32,930

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,414

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $30,670
Base Invoice $28,488 $28,053
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 210  
Navigation system   1,995
Remote start   395
Technology Package 957  
Floor mats 159  
Navigation system   1,736
Remote start   343
Options (change) 1,300 2,390
Options (change) 1,116 2,079
Destination 810 825
Total Price $32,930 $33,885
Total Invoice $30,414 $30,957

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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: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,088
Model Year20142009
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$32,930$33,885
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,340$33,885
Total Invoice$30,414$30,957
Adjustments for Features-5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,869$30,957

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,880$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142009
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
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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