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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSport3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation system 795 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control       600
Rear spoiler       370
Navigation system 694 694    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Premium Package     2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Technology Package     1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Floor mats     134 134
Stability control       520
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 2,390 2,390 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 2,086 2,086 4,600 2,818
Destination 895 895 695 695
Total Price $41,385 $44,065 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $38,509 $41,008 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,349
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSport3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$41,385$44,065$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-3,890-5,115-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,495$38,950$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$2,310
Total Invoice$38,509$41,008$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-3,620-4,760-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,889$36,248$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,359$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSport3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
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  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
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  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,420$9,645$4,630$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$5,115$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,620-4,760-920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,146 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 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested315071%
Total Not Requested130029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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