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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: $29,440

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,024

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaEscape
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $23,455
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $21,789
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Leather Comfort Group     745
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Cargo net     65
Navigation system     2,695
3.0L V6     1,010
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Leather Comfort Group     633
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Cargo net     34
Navigation system     2,291
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 5,260
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 4,510
Destination 605 605 725
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $29,440
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $27,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,594
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaEscape
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,865$31,115$29,440
Adjustments for Features-205-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,660$31,110$29,440
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$27,024
Adjustments for Features-188-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,054$28,618$27,024
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaEscape
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,980$2,780$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$5$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-188-50

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.1 in
Length192.3 in174.7 in
Width70.4 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.666.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested275064%
Total Not Requested157536%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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