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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,204

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelAltimaAltimaEscapeEscape
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $26,269 $28,321
Premium Package 4,200      
Stability control 900 900    
Sport Package 1,300      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 175 175    
Rear spoiler   370    
Navigation system     795 795
Package 302A     1,895  
2.0L I4     1,095  
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces       895
Premium Package 3,643      
Stability control 780 780    
Sport Package 1,127      
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Floor mats 137 137    
Rear spoiler   292    
Navigation system     694 694
Package 302A     1,654  
2.0L I4     1,022  
Panoramic sunroof     1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces       781
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 5,180 3,085
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 4,587 2,692
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $34,245 $34,350
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $31,751 $31,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $712
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelAltimaAltimaEscapeEscape
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$34,240$32,810$34,245$34,350
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,150-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,240$32,760$32,095$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$395$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$31,751$31,908
Adjustments for Features0-46-1,993-2,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,258$30,158$29,758$29,446
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$312$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelAltimaAltimaEscapeEscape
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,055$4,105$6,205$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,150$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,993-2,462

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
ModelAltimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in105.9 in
Length189.8 in178.1 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.967.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested172587%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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