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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: $33,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,820 $43,100
Base Invoice $28,488 $40,191
Technology Package 1,090  
Bodyside moldings 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Floor mats 210  
Rear spoiler 405  
Package 401A   4,300
Technology Package 957  
Bodyside moldings 164  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Floor mats 159  
Rear spoiler 344  
Package 401A   3,752
Options (change) 2,235 4,300
Options (change) 1,890 3,752
Destination 810 895
Total Price $33,865 $48,295
Total Invoice $31,188 $44,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,392
Model Year20142015
ModelAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,865$48,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,865$41,555
Total Invoice$31,188$44,838
Adjustments for Features0-6,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,188$38,580

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
ModelAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SLSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Terrain selector $200
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
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,755$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,258

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
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 Weight3,295 lb.4,921 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 3.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested147547%
Total Not Requested167553%

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