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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: $28,865

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,610

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $8,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimXLTLimitedSport2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Package 202A 2,250          
Navigation system 795 795 795      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595      
Braking and Airbag Package       800 800  
Navigation Package       1,800 5,700 1,800
Sunroof       900    
Satellite radio       350 350 350
Floor mats       160 160 160
Fog lights       300    
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800 800
Package 202A 1,963          
Navigation system 694 694 694      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392      
Braking and Airbag Package       694 694  
Navigation Package       1,561 5,093 1,561
Sunroof       780    
Satellite radio       304 304 304
Floor mats       119 119 119
Fog lights       248    
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694 694
Options (change) 4,640 2,390 2,390 4,310 7,810 3,110
Options (change) 4,049 2,086 2,086 3,706 6,904 2,678
Destination 895 895 895 605 605 605
Total Price $38,215 $41,385 $44,065 $28,865 $32,015 $31,115
Total Invoice $35,418 $38,509 $41,008 $26,610 $29,335 $28,623

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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: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,887
Model Year201320132013200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimXLTLimitedSport2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,215$41,385$44,065$28,865$32,015$31,115
Adjustments for Features-5,310-6,625-8,1000-25-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$34,760$35,965$28,865$31,990$30,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$3,060$0$3,125$1,425
Total Invoice$35,418$38,509$41,008$26,610$29,335$28,623
Adjustments for Features-4,921-6,165-7,5380-23-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,497$32,344$33,470$26,610$29,312$27,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,847$2,973$0$2,702$1,254

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320132013200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimXLTLimitedSport2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic   $800  
5-speed manual    $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals $125    
Proximity key $250    
Remote start $150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Curve control$50$50$50   
Hill descent control  $250   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Safety key$5$5$5   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Terrain selector  $200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100 $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio $50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$8,355$9,670$11,145$3,045$3,070$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,310$6,625$8,100$0$25$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,921-6,165-7,5380-23-759

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length197.1 in192.3 in
Width78.9 in70.4 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.4 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 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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