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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: $31,970

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,544

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaEscape
Trim3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $26,370
Base Invoice $23,697 $24,587
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,130  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
3.0L V6   1,195
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,848  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 6,460 4,775
Options (change) 5,593 4,132
Destination 780 825
Total Price $32,810 $31,970
Total Invoice $30,070 $29,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $219
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaEscape
Trim3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$32,810$31,970
Adjustments for Features-3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,475$31,970
Total Invoice$30,070$29,544
Adjustments for Features-3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,763$29,544

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaEscape
Trim3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,330$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3070

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length190.7 in174.7 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107543%
Total Not Requested140057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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