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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: $34,065

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,679

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $37,770
Base Invoice $30,138 $34,663
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 135  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Navigation system   1,750
Package 401B   2,000
Remote start   395
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 106  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Navigation system   1,523
Package 401B   1,740
Remote start   344
Options (change) 890 4,145
Options (change) 716 3,607
Destination 825 825
Total Price $34,065 $42,740
Total Invoice $31,679 $39,095

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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: $5,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,631
Model Year20152010
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$34,065$42,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$39,695
Total Invoice$31,679$39,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,679$36,310

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152010
ModelAltimaTaurus
Trim3.5 SLSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,540$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,785

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152010
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length191.5 in202.9 in
Width72.0 in76.2 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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