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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $12,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $11,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSentraSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $19,395 $21,063
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
Sunroof 850 850    
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Floor mats     180 180
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
Sunroof 723 723    
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Floor mats     148 148
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 2,770 1,310
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 2,441 1,148
Destination 815 815 835 835
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $24,015 $24,315
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $22,671 $23,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,181
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSentraSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,780$39,210$24,015$24,315
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,8150-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,715$36,395$24,015$24,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$200
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$22,671$23,046
Adjustments for Features-980-2,5940-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,852$33,541$22,671$22,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0$280

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerSentraSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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  
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  
Total Value of Features$5,005$6,755$3,940$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,815$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-980-2,5940-95

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092016
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

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 opener100Yes
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 Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested320580%
Total Not Requested80020%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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