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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: $23,430

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $13,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,695

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $12,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $19,590
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $18,270
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850  
Premium Package     1,200
Navigation Package     650
Leather Package     1,030
Floor mats     170
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723  
Premium Package     1,041
Navigation Package     564
Leather Package     894
Floor mats     136
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 3,050
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 2,635
Destination 815 815 790
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $23,430
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $21,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,640
Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,780$39,210$23,430
Adjustments for Features-2,715-4,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$34,745$23,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$21,695
Adjustments for Features-2,497-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,335$32,020$21,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200920092013
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near 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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,180$6,930$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$4,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,497-4,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092013
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.2,823 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested97574%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested75077%
Total Not Requested22523%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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