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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: $31,345

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,873

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $35,268 $24,860 $23,697
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Premium Audio Package   990  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Door sill trim plates   175 175
Floor mats   180 180
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Navigation system 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Premium Audio Package   859  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Door sill trim plates   126 126
Floor mats   146 146
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 2,390 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 2,032 3,233 5,719
Destination 825 780 780
Total Price $41,070 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $38,125 $28,873 $30,196

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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: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,959
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$41,070$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features-4,6250-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$31,345$32,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$38,125$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features-4,2930-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,832$28,873$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$842

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,220$2,595$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2930-481

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in190.7 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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