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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: $32,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $13,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $43,100
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $40,191
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Stability control 900 900  
Premium Package 4,400    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 170 170  
Rear spoiler   360  
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Stability control 780 780  
Premium Package 3,817    
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Floor mats 134 134  
Rear spoiler   282  
Navigation system     694
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 7,970 3,430 2,390
Options (change) 6,927 2,931 2,086
Destination 625 625 895
Total Price $32,595 $32,455 $46,385
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,871 $43,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,148
Model Year200720072015
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16255/50-20
Total Price$32,595$32,455$46,385
Adjustments for Features00-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,595$32,455$40,770
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$43,172
Adjustments for Features00-5,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$37,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$73$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072015
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
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
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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 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$4,130$4,130$9,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,226

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length189.8 in197.1 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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		17.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		17.980.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested330072%
Total Not Requested130028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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