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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: $37,120

Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum   
Difference: $13,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelAltimaExplorer
TrimVC-T PlatinumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,180 $43,100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Floor mats 235  
Rear spoiler 405  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Floor mats 0  
Rear spoiler 344  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 1,015 7,045
Options (change) 344 6,148
Destination 925 895
Total Price $37,120 $51,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,560
Model Year20202015
ModelAltimaExplorer
TrimVC-T PlatinumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$37,120$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-5,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,120$45,200

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202015
ModelAltimaExplorer
TrimVC-T PlatinumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
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
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,855$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,405

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202015
ModelAltimaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length192.9 in197.1 in
Width72.9 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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 Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%

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