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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $14,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,765 $46,625 $54,165 $25,180 $29,380
Cargo mat 100 100 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Premium Package       2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Floor mats       175 175
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates       170 170
Stability control         600
Rear spoiler         370
Cargo mat 95 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Premium Package       2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT       463  
Floor mats       134 134
Technology Package       1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates       134 134
Stability control         520
Rear spoiler         295
Options (change) 1,795 1,795 100 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 1,705 1,705 95 4,600 2,818
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 695 695
Total Price $45,655 $49,515 $55,360 $31,180 $33,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,651
Model Year20192019201920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$45,655$49,515$55,360$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-6,870-8,295-14,010-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,785$41,220$41,350$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$2,565$0$2,310

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20192019201920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
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$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15$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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
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 
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,835$13,260$18,975$5,065$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,870$8,295$14,010$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-421-469-301-920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20192009
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length198.3 in189.8 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested390088%
Total Not Requested55012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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