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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelAltimaAltimaEscapeEscape
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $26,269 $28,321
Premium Package 2,460      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Floor mats 175 175    
Stability control   600    
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 2,134      
6-speed shiftable CVT 463      
Technology Package 1,735 1,735    
Floor mats 134 134    
Stability control   520    
Rear spoiler   295    
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) 5,135 3,145 5,180 3,085
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 4,587 2,692
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $34,245 $34,350
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $31,751 $31,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $971
Model Year2009200920132013
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$31,010$33,220$34,245$34,350
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,225-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,220$32,020$31,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$395$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$31,751$31,908
Adjustments for Features-920-2,063-2,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$30,600$29,688$29,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$311$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2009200920132013
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
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 
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$3,880$3,780$6,005$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,225$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,063-2,531

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,424 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
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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