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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,515

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,306

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $1,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaEscape
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $26,900
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $25,049
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800    
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800  
Sunroof 900     585
Floor mats 160 160 160  
Fog lights 300      
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800  
Premium Package       3,995
Safety Package       595
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694    
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561  
Sunroof 780     498
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Fog lights 248      
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694  
Premium Package       3,396
Safety Package       506
Options (change) 3,960 6,660 2,760 5,175
Options (change) 3,402 5,906 2,374 4,400
Destination 605 605 605 615
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $28,515 $30,865 $30,765 $30,090
Total Invoice $26,306 $28,337 $28,319 $27,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $679
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaEscape
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$28,515$30,865$30,765$30,090
Adjustments for Features-750-900-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,440$30,865$29,865$29,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,306$28,337$28,319$27,464
Adjustments for Features-690-828-548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,237$28,337$27,491$26,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$1,254$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaEscape
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,595$2,520$3,420$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$900$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-690-828-548

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062006
ModelAltimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.2 in
Length192.3 in174.9 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.666.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested282565%
Total Not Requested150035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested80030%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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