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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: $33,735

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,447

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,690 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,453 $27,273 $30,178
Floor mats 210    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Floor mats 159    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 210 6,345 4,250
Options (change) 159 5,471 3,690
Destination 835 785 785
Total Price $33,735 $36,375 $37,430
Total Invoice $31,447 $33,529 $34,653

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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: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,166
Model Year201620082008
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,735$36,375$37,430
Adjustments for Features-900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,645$36,375$37,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$31,447$33,529$34,653
Adjustments for Features-840-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,363$33,529$34,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$893

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620082008
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
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 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,455$4,365$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-840-231

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length191.9 in193.4 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.4,531 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
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 seat100Yes
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 Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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