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Ford Five Hundred vs Nissan Altima

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2007 Ford Five Hundred

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2026 Nissan Altima

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Overview

SpecFord Five HundredSELNissan AltimaSV
Selected trimSELSV
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20072026

Pricing & market

SpecFord Five HundredSELNissan AltimaSV
MSRP$23,035 (best)$27,580
Lowest listing price$5,990$3,485 (best)
Median listing price$5,990 (best)$20,963
Highest listing price$5,990 (best)$29,785
For sale now140 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord Five HundredSELNissan AltimaSV
Combined MPG21 MPG32 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG27 MPG (best)
Highway MPG26 MPG39 MPG (best)
Fuel tank20 gal (best)16 gal

Performance

SpecFord Five HundredSELNissan AltimaSV
Horsepower203 hp (best)188 hp
Torque207 lb-ft (best)180 lb-ft
Engine size3 L (best)2.5 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecFord Five HundredSELNissan AltimaSV
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume21.2 cu ft (best)—
Towing capacity1,000 lbs (best)—
Curb weight3,649 lbs3,281 lbs (best)
Ground clearance—5 in (best)
Wheelbase112.9 in (best)111 in
Length200.7 in (best)193 in
Width74.5 in (best)73 in
Height61.5 in (best)57 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord Five HundredSELNissan AltimaSV
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord Five HundredNissan Altima
1

SEL

$23,035 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SV

$27,580 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SEL

$24,885 MSRP

SV

$29,080 MSRP

3

Limited

$26,610 MSRP

SR

$28,980 MSRP

4

Limited

$28,460 MSRP

SR AWD

$30,480 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Five Hundred vs Nissan Altima FAQ

Which is better: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2026 Nissan Altima?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Ford Five Hundred vs 2026 Nissan Altima on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2026 Nissan Altima?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Ford Five Hundred starts lower at $23,035. Live Ford Five Hundred listings start at $5,990. Live Nissan Altima listings start at $3,485.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2026 Nissan Altima?
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,035).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2026 Nissan Altima?
The 2026 Nissan Altima leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (32).
Which has better horsepower: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2026 Nissan Altima?
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred leads on horsepower in this comparison (203).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 Ford Five Hundred or 2026 Nissan Altima?
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2007 Ford Five Hundred vs 2026 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Altima (5/5 NHTSA overall).
Ford Five Hundred vs Nissan Altima: Price, MPG, Safety & Specs Compared | Open Dealer