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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,240 $32,400 $35,180 $22,980
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405 405  
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Sunroof       895
Heated mirrors       35
Floor mats 0 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 344  
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Sunroof       797
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 640 640 640 3,660
Options (change) 344 344 344 3,258
Destination 925 925 925 685
Total Price $31,805 $33,965 $36,745 $27,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,032
Model Year2020202020202006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4153hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19215/60-16
Total Price$31,805$33,965$36,745$27,325
Adjustments for Features-2,905-2,905-6,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,900$31,060$30,065$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,160$1,165$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2020202020202006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaTaurus
Trim2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Predictive forward collision warning  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,655$5,655$9,430$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$2,905$6,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-109-2310

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202006
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in108.5 in
Length192.9 in197.6 in
Width72.9 in73.0 in
Height56.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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