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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: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SREddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $27,273 $30,178
Technology Package 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 315      
Rear spoiler 375      
Premium Audio Package 990      
Floor mats 180 180    
Sport Package   2,370    
Premium Package   2,130    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Technology Package 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 256      
Rear spoiler 303      
Premium Audio Package 859      
Floor mats 146 146    
Sport Package   2,056    
Premium Package   1,848    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 4,355 2,555
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 3,702 2,172
Destination 780 780 785 785
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $34,385 $35,735
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $31,760 $33,135

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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: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,840
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SREddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,170$32,810$34,385$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,270-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,170$32,285$33,115$33,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0$850
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$31,760$33,135
Adjustments for Features0-481-1,173-1,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,747$29,589$30,587$31,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0$907

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelAltimaAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SREddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
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$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,145$3,670$4,415$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,270$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-1,173-1,641

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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 audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
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 radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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