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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: $33,290

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172019201920192019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $30,090 $32,030 $35,030 $35,850
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150          
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650            
Cargo mat 100 100 100        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595          
Package 401A   2,965          
Floor mats       235 235 235 235
Technology Package       1,290 1,290    
Illuminated door sill trim plates       375 375 375 375
Rear spoiler       405 405 405 405
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,094          
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619            
Cargo mat 95 95 95        
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515          
Package 401A   2,817          
Floor mats       0 0 0 0
Technology Package       0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates       0 0 0 0
Rear spoiler       344 344 344 344
Options (change) 3,495 5,810 100 2,305 2,305 1,015 1,015
Options (change) 3,323 5,521 95 344 344 344 344
Destination 945 945 945 895 895 895 895
Total Price $46,115 $52,110 $54,280 $33,290 $35,230 $36,940 $37,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,998
Model Year2017201720172019201920192019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$46,115$52,110$54,280$33,290$35,230$36,940$37,760
Adjustments for Features-6,120-8,610-11,86000-500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,995$43,500$42,420$33,290$35,230$36,440$37,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$2,425$0$1,940$3,150$3,970

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2017201720172019201920192019
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition One
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
CVT   $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0  $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100    
Active noise reduction  $0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50    
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125    
Semi-automated parking system  $500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Curve control$50$50$50    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Hill descent control $250$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200    
Lane departure warning  $200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Safety key$5$5$5    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500    
Terrain selector $200$200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Class III trailer hitch $250$250    
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Black grille (optional) $0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50    
Surround sound$250$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100      
Heated second row seats$200 $200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Massage, driver seat  $100    
Massage, passenger seat  $100    
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000    
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 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350    
Performance steering system (optional) $0     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,345$12,835$16,085$4,225$4,225$4,725$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,120$8,610$11,860$0$0$500$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,848-8,225-11,33500-17-16

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172019
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 Weight4,458 lb.3,213 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
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Wide-view front camera150No
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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T Edition One

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

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