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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: $30,830

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,441

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $5,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,920 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,813 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 1,090    
Sunroof 800 850 850
Floor mats 210    
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
Remote start   385 385
Technology Package 957    
Sunroof 702 723 723
Floor mats 159    
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
Remote start   327 327
Options (change) 2,100 4,735 3,230
Options (change) 1,818 4,025 2,746
Destination 810 815 815
Total Price $30,830 $37,165 $39,595
Total Invoice $28,441 $34,159 $36,462

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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: $5,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,569
Model Year201420092009
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)?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,830$37,165$39,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$35,915$36,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$28,441$34,159$36,462
Adjustments for Features0-1,149-2,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,441$33,010$33,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$689

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420092009
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 window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,330$4,580$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,149-2,763

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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