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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,970

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,544

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,370 $25,570
Base Invoice $24,587 $23,697
Navigation system 1,995  
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
3.0L V6 1,195  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   180
Navigation system 1,696  
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
3.0L V6 1,088  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 4,775 6,460
Options (change) 4,132 5,593
Destination 825 780
Total Price $31,970 $32,810
Total Invoice $29,544 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,970$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$32,475
Total Invoice$29,544$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,544$29,763

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeAltima
TrimLimited3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,995$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapeAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length174.7 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107543%
Total Not Requested140057%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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