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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: $31,325

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,563

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaExplorer
Trim2.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,660 $37,855
Base Invoice $25,283 $35,268
Technology Package 1,090  
Bodyside moldings 170  
Floor mats 185  
Rear spoiler 395  
Sunroof 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235  
Navigation system   795
Blind spot warning system   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 946  
Bodyside moldings 151  
Floor mats 152  
Rear spoiler 329  
Sunroof 729  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183  
Navigation system   676
Blind spot warning system   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,875 2,985
Options (change) 2,490 2,538
Destination 790 825
Total Price $31,325 $41,665
Total Invoice $28,563 $38,631

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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: $6,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,067
Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaExplorer
Trim2.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$31,325$41,665
Adjustments for Features0-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,325$37,350
Total Invoice$28,563$38,631
Adjustments for Features0-4,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,563$34,630

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaExplorer
Trim2.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,455$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,001

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length191.5 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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