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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: $30,905

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,270 $25,110 $26,800 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $24,424 $23,272 $25,116 $27,518 $29,578
Technology Package 1,780 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 310        
Rear spoiler 370        
Premium Audio Package 1,240        
Floor mats 175 175 110    
Premium Package   2,380 4,230    
Sport Package   2,370      
Convenience Package     1,300    
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Technology Package 1,543 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 251        
Rear spoiler 295        
Premium Audio Package 1,075        
Floor mats 134 134 84    
Premium Package   2,064 3,669    
Sport Package   2,056      
Convenience Package     1,127    
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Sunroof       723 723
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 3,875 6,705 7,420 5,455 3,755
Options (change) 3,298 5,797 6,423 4,638 3,193
Destination 760 760 760 645 645
Total Price $30,905 $32,575 $34,980 $36,300 $36,915
Total Invoice $28,482 $29,829 $32,299 $32,801 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,648
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,905$32,575$34,980$36,300$36,915
Adjustments for Features-590-1,1150-1,345-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$31,460$34,980$34,955$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$4,665$0$615
Total Invoice$28,482$29,829$32,299$32,801$33,416
Adjustments for Features-544-1,0210-1,215-1,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,938$28,808$32,299$31,586$32,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$4,361$0$612

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
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 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,720$4,245$3,130$4,475$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$1,115$0$1,345$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-544-1,0210-1,215-1,218

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length190.7 in193.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.4,441 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 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested87595%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested247571%
Total Not Requested102529%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested85578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60074%
Total Not Requested21526%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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