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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: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $15,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $16,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SRSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,110 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $23,272 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 2,380    
Sport Package 2,370    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 175    
Door sill trim plates 170    
Cargo mat   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Premium Package 2,064    
Sport Package 2,056    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 134    
Door sill trim plates 134    
Cargo mat   95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 6,875 1,795 100
Options (change) 5,931 1,705 95
Destination 760 995 995
Total Price $32,745 $48,740 $55,035
Total Invoice $29,963 $46,583 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,420
Model Year201120182018
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SRSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,745$48,740$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-8,580-14,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$40,160$40,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$29,963$46,583$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-8,200-13,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$38,383$38,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120182018
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SRSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,480$13,060$18,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,580$14,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,200-13,663

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length190.7 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.381.7 ft3

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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 lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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