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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: $31,325

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,563

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $27,660
Base Invoice $35,268 $25,283
Navigation system 795  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   1,090
Bodyside moldings   170
Floor mats   185
Rear spoiler   395
Sunroof   800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Navigation system 676  
Blind spot warning system 506  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Technology Package   946
Bodyside moldings   151
Floor mats   152
Rear spoiler   329
Sunroof   729
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 2,985 2,875
Options (change) 2,538 2,490
Destination 825 790
Total Price $41,665 $31,325
Total Invoice $38,631 $28,563

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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: $6,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,067
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6182hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$41,665$31,325
Adjustments for Features-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,350$31,325
Total Invoice$38,631$28,563
Adjustments for Features-4,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,630$28,563

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerAltima
TrimLimited2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,770$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0010

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in191.5 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.1 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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