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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: $33,385

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,304

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $23,600
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $21,826
Package 202A 3,225        
Polished alloy wheels 1,195 595     1,370
Navigation system 795   795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Braking and Airbag Package         800
Navigation Package         5,700
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800
Satellite radio         350
Floor mats         160
Package 202A 3,064        
Polished alloy wheels 1,135 565     969
Navigation system 755   755    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Braking and Airbag Package         694
Navigation Package         5,093
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694
Satellite radio         304
Floor mats         119
Options (change) 6,810 2,190 2,390 0 9,180
Options (change) 6,469 2,080 2,270 0 7,873
Destination 945 945 945 945 605
Total Price $41,155 $44,435 $46,835 $53,915 $33,385
Total Invoice $39,311 $42,467 $44,758 $51,532 $30,304

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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: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,526
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$41,155$44,435$46,835$53,915$33,385
Adjustments for Features-6,785-9,500-10,415-16,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,370$34,935$36,420$37,650$33,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$2,050$3,280$0
Total Invoice$39,311$42,467$44,758$51,532$30,304
Adjustments for Features-6,481-9,079-9,953-15,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,830$33,388$34,805$35,986$30,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$558$1,975$3,156$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,205$12,920$13,835$19,685$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,785$9,500$10,415$16,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,481-9,079-9,953-15,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length198.3 in192.3 in
Width78.9 in70.4 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested145053%
Total Not Requested127547%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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