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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: $32,095

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,336

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $22,246 $26,315
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850 850    
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Package     4,400  
Floor mats     170 170
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723 723    
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Premium Package     3,817  
Floor mats     134 134
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 7,470 3,070
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 6,465 2,649
Destination 815 815 625 625
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $32,095 $32,095
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $29,336 $29,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,384
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5A5M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,780$39,210$32,095$32,095
Adjustments for Features-1,685-3,1850-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,095$36,025$32,095$31,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$750$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$29,336$29,589
Adjustments for Features-1,550-2,9350-691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,282$33,200$29,336$28,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$918$438$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,840$2,655$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$3,185$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,550-2,9350-691

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092007
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in189.8 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.5 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 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested320070%
Total Not Requested140030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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