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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: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $26,790 $29,361
Premium Package 2,460      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Floor mats 175 175    
Stability control   600    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
4.6L V8     1,295 1,295
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,134      
6-speed shiftable CVT 463      
Technology Package 1,735 1,735    
Floor mats 134 134    
Stability control   520    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Satellite radio     166 166
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 6,135 4,685
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 5,307 4,075
Destination 695 695 735 735
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $35,240 $36,535
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $32,832 $34,171

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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: $3,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,009
Model Year2009200920072007
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 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,010$32,850$35,240$36,535
Adjustments for Features-3000-645-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,710$32,850$34,595$35,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0$1,045
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$32,832$34,171
Adjustments for Features-2760-601-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,222$30,305$32,231$33,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,083$0$1,103

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920072007
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,480$3,180$3,825$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$645$895
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760-601-837

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested290065%
Total Not Requested155035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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