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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $27,490
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $25,606
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Premium Audio Package 990    
Floor mats 180 180 65
Sport Package   2,370  
Premium Package   2,130  
Adrenaline Package     2,995
Electronics Package     545
Navigation system     1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
Sunroof     850
Satellite radio     195
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Premium Audio Package 859    
Floor mats 146 146 47
Sport Package   2,056  
Premium Package   1,848  
Adrenaline Package     2,756
Electronics Package     463
Navigation system     1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
Sunroof     723
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 7,155
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 6,284
Destination 780 780 785
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $35,430
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $32,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,923
Model Year201220122008
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine175hp I4270hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,170$32,810$35,430
Adjustments for Features0-525-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,170$32,285$35,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$32,675
Adjustments for Features0-481-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,747$29,589$32,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201220122008
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,420$3,945$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-5

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase109.3 in130.5 in
Length190.7 in210.2 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167568%
Total Not Requested80032%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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