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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: $21,810

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $10,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,267

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $19,660
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $18,334
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Convenience Package 595      
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Satellite radio 195      
Sunroof   850 850 850
Mud guards       140
Cargo organizer       150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       125
Floor mats       165
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Convenience Package 506      
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Satellite radio 166      
Sunroof   723 723 738
Mud guards       106
Cargo organizer       130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       109
Floor mats       130
Options (change) 2,580 850 850 1,430
Options (change) 2,193 723 723 1,213
Destination 815 815 815 720
Total Price $31,865 $33,280 $37,215 $21,810
Total Invoice $29,466 $30,857 $34,439 $20,267

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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: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,531
Model Year2009200920092009
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, 4190, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,865$33,280$37,215$21,810
Adjustments for Features-2,885-2,860-6,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,980$30,420$31,080$21,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,100$0
Total Invoice$29,466$30,857$34,439$20,267
Adjustments for Features-2,668-2,652-5,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,798$28,205$28,762$20,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,407$1,964$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009200920092009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
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$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,040$5,015$8,290$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$2,860$6,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,668-2,652-5,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009
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

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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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