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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $15,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $43,100
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $40,191
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119  
Navigation system     694
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 2,390
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 2,086
Destination 605 605 895
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $46,385
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $43,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,638
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16255/50-20
Total Price$31,865$31,115$46,385
Adjustments for Features-2000-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$38,960
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$43,172
Adjustments for Features-1840-6,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$36,261
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Terrain selector  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,905$3,705$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-6,911

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length192.3 in197.1 in
Width70.4 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested115027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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