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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: $33,800

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,513

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,690 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,453 $29,319 $32,901
Floor mats 225    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Floor mats 175    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 225 6,045 4,540
Options (change) 175 5,217 3,938
Destination 885 815 815
Total Price $33,800 $38,475 $40,905
Total Invoice $31,513 $35,351 $37,654

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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: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,908
Model Year201720092009
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$33,800$38,475$40,905
Adjustments for Features-750-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,725$38,475$39,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$31,513$35,351$37,654
Adjustments for Features-700-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,443$35,351$36,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$692

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
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  
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$4,405$4,330$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
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%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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