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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: $33,360

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $28,570 $32,690
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295      
Cargo mat 100 100 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Floor mats       210 210
Technology Package       1,700 1,180
Sunroof       800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350
Rear spoiler       405 405
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       490  
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230      
Cargo mat 95 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Floor mats       159 159
Technology Package       1,505 1,044
Sunroof       708  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266 266
Rear spoiler       344 344
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       434  
Options (change) 3,090 3,090 100 3,955 2,145
Options (change) 2,935 2,935 95 3,416 1,813
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 835 835
Total Price $49,590 $53,335 $54,075 $33,360 $35,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,801
Model Year20212021202120162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA10T10T10CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$49,590$53,335$54,075$33,360$35,670
Adjustments for Features-6,995-8,520-10,8600-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,595$44,815$43,215$33,360$35,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,220$620$0$1,710

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20212021202120162016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerAltimaAltima
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500  
CVT   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning   $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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$175$175  
Rear air vents   $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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $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  
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,485$13,010$15,350$4,490$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,995$8,520$10,860$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-590-668-2690-557

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20212016
ModelExplorerAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in109.3 in
Length198.8 in191.9 in
Width78.9 in72.0 in
Height69.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.1 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested142578%
Total Not Requested40022%

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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