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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: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,336

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimXLTLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $22,246 $26,315
Package 205A 2,800      
Navigation system 795 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Package     4,400  
Floor mats     170 170
Rear spoiler       360
Package 205A 2,380      
Navigation system 676 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Premium Package     3,817  
Floor mats     134 134
Rear spoiler       282
Options (change) 5,190 2,390 7,470 3,430
Options (change) 4,412 2,032 6,465 2,931
Destination 825 825 625 625
Total Price $38,110 $41,070 $32,095 $32,455
Total Invoice $35,264 $38,125 $29,336 $29,871

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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: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,982
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimXLTLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,110$41,070$32,095$32,455
Adjustments for Features-3,550-4,8650-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$36,205$32,095$31,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$590$0
Total Invoice$35,264$38,125$29,336$29,871
Adjustments for Features-3,285-4,5160-874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,979$33,609$29,336$28,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$339$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimXLTLimited3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,380$7,695$2,830$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$4,865$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,285-4,5160-874

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122007
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in189.8 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 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 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested105035%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested120026%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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