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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,465

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $21,826 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation Package 5,700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800    
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Polished alloy wheels 1,370    
Satellite radio 350    
Floor mats 160    
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation Package 5,093    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694    
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Polished alloy wheels 969    
Satellite radio 304    
Floor mats 119    
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 9,260 6,985 4,155
Options (change) 7,952 6,017 3,611
Destination 605 815 815
Total Price $33,465 $39,415 $40,520
Total Invoice $30,383 $36,151 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,310
Model Year200620092009
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$33,465$39,415$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,445-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$36,970$36,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$30,383$36,151$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-2,243-3,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$33,908$33,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SEEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,645$5,090$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,445$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,243-3,634

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length192.3 in193.4 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested125029%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested32525%
Total Not Requested100075%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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