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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: $32,510

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019201920192019
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $30,090 $32,030 $35,030 $35,850
Luxury Package 1,700          
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
Side curtain airbags 560 560        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Sunroof 850 850        
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255        
Technology Package     1,290 1,290    
Floor mats     235 235 235 235
Luxury Package 1,445          
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
Side curtain airbags 476 476        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Sunroof 723 723        
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217        
Technology Package     0 0    
Floor mats     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,710 4,010 1,525 1,525 235 235
Options (change) 4,855 3,410 0 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 895 895 895 895
Total Price $36,555 $37,170 $32,510 $34,450 $36,160 $36,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,174
Model Year200620062019201920192019
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$36,555$37,170$32,510$34,450$36,160$36,980
Adjustments for Features00-1,555-1,555-2,055-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,555$37,170$30,955$32,895$34,105$34,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,940$3,150$3,970

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062019201920192019
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
CVT  $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350    
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,325$5,880$5,880$6,380$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,555$1,555$2,055$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments00-43-40-51-50

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062019
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length193.4 in192.9 in
Width73.7 in72.9 in
Height72.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.2 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Edition One

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

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