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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: $7,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,510 $37,855
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 1,015 6,095
Options (change) 344 5,181
Destination 885 825
Total Price $37,410 $44,775

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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: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,745
Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,410$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$40,110

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaExplorer
Trim3.5 SLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,830$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length191.9 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height57.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.4,557 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%

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