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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: $30,790

Nissan Altima 3.5 SV   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,506

Nissan Altima 3.5 SV   
Difference: $744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelAltimaAltimaEscape
Trim3.5 SV3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,830 $32,350 $26,370
Base Invoice $27,575 $30,138 $24,587
Floor mats 135 135  
Navigation system     1,995
Moon and Tune Package     895
Remote start     345
3.0L V6     1,195
Floor mats 106 106  
Navigation system     1,696
Moon and Tune Package     761
Remote start     293
3.0L V6     1,088
Options (change) 135 135 4,430
Options (change) 106 106 3,838
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $30,790 $33,310 $31,625
Total Invoice $28,506 $31,069 $29,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $679
Model Year201520152012
ModelAltimaAltimaEscape
Trim3.5 SV3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$30,790$33,310$31,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$32,310$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$28,506$31,069$29,250
Adjustments for Features0-933-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,506$30,136$29,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201520152012
ModelAltimaAltimaEscape
Trim3.5 SV3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,315$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-933-65

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20152012
ModelAltimaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length191.5 in174.7 in
Width72.0 in71.1 in
Height57.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.466.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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