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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,835

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,239

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $23,950 $23,600
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $22,299 $21,826
235/65R18 595      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 900  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Braking and Airbag Package     800 800
Navigation Package     1,800 5,700
Floor mats     160 160
Fog lights     300  
Polished alloy wheels     1,320 1,370
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       230
235/65R18 506      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 780  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Braking and Airbag Package     694 694
Navigation Package     1,561 5,093
Floor mats     119 119
Fog lights     248  
Polished alloy wheels     933 969
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       172
Options (change) 6,050 3,755 5,280 9,060
Options (change) 5,144 3,193 4,335 7,741
Destination 645 645 605 605
Total Price $36,895 $36,915 $29,835 $33,265
Total Invoice $33,307 $33,416 $27,239 $30,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,446
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6175hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$36,895$36,915$29,835$33,265
Adjustments for Features-2,905-2,9050-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,990$34,010$29,835$33,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$3,405
Total Invoice$33,307$33,416$27,239$30,172
Adjustments for Features-2,622-2,6300-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,685$30,786$27,239$30,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$101$0$2,910

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 $0
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,225$1,320$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$2,905$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,622-2,6300-23

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.2 in
Length193.4 in192.3 in
Width73.7 in70.4 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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