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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: $30,480

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,389

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,621 $30,453
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Floor mats     225 225
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723 708  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Floor mats     175 175
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 1,025 225
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 883 175
Destination 645 645 885 885
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $30,480 $33,800
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,633 $28,389 $31,513

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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: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,527
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,555$37,170$30,480$33,800
Adjustments for Features-1,220-1,2200-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,335$35,950$30,480$31,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,245
Total Invoice$33,018$33,633$28,389$31,513
Adjustments for Features-1,102-1,1040-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,916$32,529$28,389$29,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0$1,189

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,775$3,555$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$1,220$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,102-1,1040-1,935

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in191.9 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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