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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: $30,255

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,876

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $25,630 $24,520 $26,780
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $23,828 $22,727 $25,097
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Technology Package     1,780 1,780 1,780
Fog lights     310    
Rear spoiler     370    
Premium Audio Package     1,240    
Floor mats     175 175 110
Sport Package       2,370  
Premium Package       2,380 4,230
Convenience Package         1,300
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Technology Package     1,543 1,543 1,543
Fog lights     251    
Rear spoiler     295    
Premium Audio Package     1,075    
Floor mats     134 134 84
Sport Package       2,056  
Premium Package       2,064 3,669
Convenience Package         1,127
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 3,875 6,705 7,420
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 3,298 5,797 6,423
Destination 815 815 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $30,255 $31,975 $32,600
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $27,876 $29,274 $29,920

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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: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,323
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,085$39,940$30,255$31,975$32,600
Adjustments for Features-2,805-3,905-590-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$36,035$29,665$30,860$32,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$1,195$2,935
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$27,876$29,274$29,920
Adjustments for Features-2,596-3,618-544-1,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,655$33,389$27,332$28,253$29,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$734$0$921$2,588

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,720$6,820$3,505$4,030$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$3,905$590$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,596-3,618-544-1,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in190.7 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested142551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37541%
Total Not Requested55059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187573%
Total Not Requested70027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested85578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested280080%
Total Not Requested70020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76594%
Total Not Requested506%

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