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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: $37,410

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SLSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,510 $45,950 $53,940
Floor mats 235    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Rear spoiler 405    
Safe and Smart Package   1,295  
Cargo mat   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Floor mats 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Rear spoiler 344    
Safe and Smart Package   1,230  
Cargo mat   95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 1,015 3,090 100
Options (change) 344 2,935 95
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $37,410 $50,035 $55,035

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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: $5,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,589
Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SLSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,410$50,035$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-7,320-11,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$42,715$43,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$960

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelAltimaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.5 SLSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,390$11,710$15,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,320$11,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,995-10,858

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length191.9 in198.3 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.481.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

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