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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: $32,490

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020212021
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL2.5 Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $29,990 $34,250
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Remote start 385 385    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Technology Package     1,290 1,290
Floor mats     235 235
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Remote start 327 327    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Technology Package     0 0
Floor mats     0 0
Options (change) 4,375 3,230 1,525 1,525
Options (change) 3,719 2,745 0 0
Destination 815 815 975 975
Total Price $38,470 $40,325 $32,490 $36,750

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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 2.5 Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,653
Model Year2010201020212021
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL2.5 Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6188hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$38,470$40,325$32,490$36,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-195-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$39,225$32,295$34,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$2,560

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201020212021
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5 SL2.5 Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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
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 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, 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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,235$6,335$5,430$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$195$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-6-50

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102021
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested145052%
Total Not Requested132548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested165050%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested162550%
Total Not Requested165050%

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