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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: $32,495

Nissan Altima VC-T SR   
Difference: $11,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimSportPlatinumVC-T SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $30,900
Floor mats     245
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Floor mats     0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0
Options (change) 0 0 620
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 945 945 975
Total Price $44,445 $53,915 $32,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,120
Model Year201620162021
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimSportPlatinumVC-T SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/40-19
Total Price$44,445$53,915$32,495
Adjustments for Features-8,780-16,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$37,010$32,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,345$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620162021
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimSportPlatinumVC-T SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$11,860$19,985$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,780$16,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,393-16,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162021
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in192.9 in
Width78.9 in72.9 in
Height70.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.2 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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