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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: $35,735

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $15,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,177

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerAltima
TrimSport3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $32,690
Base Invoice $40,191 $30,453
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   1,180
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Technology Package   1,044
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 7,045 2,160
Options (change) 6,148 1,839
Destination 895 885
Total Price $51,040 $35,735
Total Invoice $47,234 $33,177

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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: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,560
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerAltima
TrimSport3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$51,040$35,735
Adjustments for Features-5,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$35,735
Total Invoice$47,234$33,177
Adjustments for Features-5,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,737$33,177

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerAltima
TrimSport3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,695$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in191.9 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,412 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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