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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: $34,780

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelAltimaTaurus
TrimVC-T PlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,180 $30,670
Floor mats 235  
Navigation system   1,995
Remote start   395
Sunroof   895
Floor mats 0  
Navigation system   1,736
Remote start   343
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 235 3,285
Options (change) 0 2,858
Destination 925 825
Total Price $36,340 $34,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,875
Model Year20202009
ModelAltimaTaurus
TrimVC-T PlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionCVTA6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/55-18
Total Price$36,340$34,780
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,825$34,780

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202009
ModelAltimaTaurus
TrimVC-T PlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,505$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-640

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202009
ModelAltimaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.9 in
Length192.9 in200.4 in
Width72.9 in74.5 in
Height56.7 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft321.2 ft3

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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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