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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,960

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,383

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $19,660
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $18,334
Convenience Group 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Leather seating surfaces 695      
Mud guards       140
Cargo organizer       150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       125
Bodyside moldings       150
Floor mats       165
Convenience Group 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
Sunroof 723 723 723 738
Leather seating surfaces 591      
Mud guards       106
Cargo organizer       130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       109
Bodyside moldings       116
Floor mats       130
Options (change) 2,455 1,410 1,410 1,580
Options (change) 2,088 1,199 1,199 1,329
Destination 645 645 645 720
Total Price $31,325 $32,255 $34,570 $21,960
Total Invoice $28,494 $29,362 $31,422 $20,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,751
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,325$32,255$34,570$21,960
Adjustments for Features-1,495-1,670-3,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,830$30,585$31,525$21,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$1,695$0
Total Invoice$28,494$29,362$31,422$20,383
Adjustments for Features-1,360-1,520-2,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,134$27,842$28,654$20,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$708$1,520$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,425$5,800$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,495$1,670$3,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,360-1,520-2,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.7 in
Length193.4 in179.8 in
Width73.7 in70.5 in
Height72.8 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1180100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested140100%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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