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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 2,460      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Floor mats 175 175    
Stability control   600    
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
Premium Package 2,134      
6-speed shiftable CVT 463      
Technology Package 1,735 1,735    
Floor mats 134 134    
Stability control   520    
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 5,660 4,155
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 4,890 3,611
Destination 695 695 815 815
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $38,090 $40,520
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $35,024 $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: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,860
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,010$32,850$38,090$40,520
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,025-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,710$32,850$37,065$37,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0$680
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$35,024$37,327
Adjustments for Features-2760-942-2,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,222$30,305$34,082$34,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,083$0$689

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100 $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,155$3,855$4,880$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,025$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760-942-2,556

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length189.8 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,531 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
15.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested280063%
Total Not Requested165037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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 control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%
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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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