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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $16,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $24,520
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Premium Package       2,380
Sport Package       2,370
Floor mats       175
Technology Package       1,780
Door sill trim plates       170
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Premium Package       2,064
Sport Package       2,056
Floor mats       134
Technology Package       1,543
Door sill trim plates       134
Options (change) 1,795 1,795 100 6,875
Options (change) 1,705 1,705 95 5,931
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 750
Total Price $48,295 $52,040 $54,075 $32,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,390
Model Year2021202120212010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA10T10T10CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21215/55-17
Total Price$48,295$52,040$54,075$32,145
Adjustments for Features-7,455-8,980-12,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,840$43,060$41,080$32,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,220$240$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2021202120212010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltima
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$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
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $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
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
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $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 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
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
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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
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$11,935$13,460$17,475$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$8,980$12,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-455-509-3220

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20212010
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in109.3 in
Length198.8 in190.7 in
Width78.9 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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