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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: $31,000

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,830

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $28,150
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $26,232
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Remote start 385 385  
Technology Package     1,090
Sunroof     800
Floor mats     135
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Remote start 326 326  
Technology Package     965
Sunroof     702
Floor mats     106
Options (change) 4,740 2,940 2,025
Options (change) 4,028 2,498 1,773
Destination 785 785 825
Total Price $34,770 $36,120 $31,000
Total Invoice $32,086 $33,461 $28,830

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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: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,495
Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6182hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,770$36,120$31,000
Adjustments for Features-825-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,945$34,795$31,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,086$33,461$28,830
Adjustments for Features-761-1,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,325$32,234$28,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$909$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820082015
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,765$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-761-1,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082015
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in191.5 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,109 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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