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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: $16,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,177

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $16,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimSportPlatinum3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $32,690
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $30,453
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Package 401A 2,965    
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Floor mats     225
Technology Package     1,180
Rear spoiler     405
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Package 401A 2,817    
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Floor mats     175
Technology Package     1,044
Rear spoiler     344
Illuminated door sill trim plates     276
Options (change) 5,810 100 2,160
Options (change) 5,521 95 1,839
Destination 945 945 885
Total Price $52,110 $54,280 $35,735
Total Invoice $49,781 $51,879 $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: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,749
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimSportPlatinum3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$52,110$54,280$35,735
Adjustments for Features-8,210-11,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,900$42,820$35,735
Cost Above Minimum$1,080$0$0
Total Invoice$49,781$51,879$33,177
Adjustments for Features-7,843-10,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,938$40,926$33,177
Cost Above Minimum$1,012$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimSportPlatinum3.5 SL
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$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$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$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
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$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,335$15,585$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,210$11,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,843-10,9530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length198.3 in191.9 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested56526%
Total Not Requested165074%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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