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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: $30,695

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,051

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,660 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,283 $27,518 $29,578
Technology Package 1,090    
Bodyside moldings 170    
Floor mats 185    
Sunroof 800 850 850
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Technology Package 946    
Bodyside moldings 151    
Floor mats 152    
Sunroof 729 723 723
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,245 5,455 3,755
Options (change) 1,978 4,638 3,193
Destination 790 645 645
Total Price $30,695 $36,300 $36,915
Total Invoice $28,051 $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: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,529
Model Year201320062006
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,695$36,300$36,915
Adjustments for Features0-245-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,695$36,055$36,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$28,051$32,801$33,416
Adjustments for Features0-221-222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,051$32,580$33,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320062006
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,705$3,950$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-221-222

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length191.5 in193.4 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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		15.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.483.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt 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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