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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $41,675
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $38,862
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sport Package 1,300    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Rear spoiler   370  
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Sport Package 1,127    
Floor mats 137 137  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Rear spoiler   292  
Navigation system     694
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 2,390
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 2,086
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $44,960
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $41,843

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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: $6,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,860
Model Year200820082014
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 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$34,410$32,980$44,960
Adjustments for Features0-50-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$39,920
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$41,843
Adjustments for Features0-46-4,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$37,152
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082014
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 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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
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
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$4,805$4,855$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-4,691

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197556%
Total Not Requested155044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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