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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,480

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimSportPlatinum3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $30,560
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $27,929
Cargo mat 100 100  
Technology Package     1,090
Floor mats     185
Bodyside moldings     170
Illuminated door sill trim plates     235
Rear spoiler     395
Cargo mat 95 95  
Technology Package     946
Floor mats     152
Bodyside moldings     151
Illuminated door sill trim plates     183
Rear spoiler     329
Options (change) 100 100 2,075
Options (change) 95 95 1,761
Destination 995 995 790
Total Price $47,045 $55,035 $33,425
Total Invoice $44,973 $52,602 $30,480

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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: $6,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,519
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimSportPlatinum3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$47,045$55,035$33,425
Adjustments for Features-7,295-14,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,750$40,825$33,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0
Total Invoice$44,973$52,602$30,480
Adjustments for Features-6,974-13,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,999$39,020$30,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,021$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820182013
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 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $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$200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,935$17,850$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,295$14,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,974-13,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length198.3 in191.5 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,295 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
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

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