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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: $24,525

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,321

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSentraSentraSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Premium Package     3,560   2,590
Floor mats     200 200 200
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Premium Package     3,150   2,293
Floor mats     169 169 169
Options (change) 4,355 2,555 3,760 200 2,790
Options (change) 3,702 2,172 3,319 169 2,462
Destination 785 785 885 885 885
Total Price $34,385 $35,735 $25,145 $24,525 $26,165
Total Invoice $31,760 $33,135 $23,685 $23,321 $24,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,808
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSentraSentraSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,385$35,735$25,145$24,525$26,165
Adjustments for Features-1,325-1,825-1,900-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,060$33,910$23,245$22,850$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$395$0$3,315
Total Invoice$31,760$33,135$23,685$23,321$24,713
Adjustments for Features-1,224-1,692-1,790-1,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,536$31,443$21,895$21,728$24,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$907$167$0$2,985

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerSentraSentraSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
CVT  $1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,715$5,215$5,290$5,065$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$1,825$1,900$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,224-1,692-1,790-1,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in69.3 in
Height72.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested320576%
Total Not Requested102524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested230574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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