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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: $24,895

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $11,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,433

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $10,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerSentraSentraSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $19,990 $21,500 $21,990
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $18,997 $20,429 $20,892
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
Convenience Package 995        
Sunroof 850 850      
Premium Technology Package     3,820 2,360  
Floor mats     200 200 200
Premium Package         2,590
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
Convenience Package 846        
Sunroof 723 723      
Premium Technology Package     3,382 2,089  
Floor mats     169 169 169
Premium Package         2,293
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 4,020 2,560 2,790
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 3,551 2,258 2,462
Destination 815 815 885 885 885
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $24,895 $24,945 $25,665
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $23,433 $23,572 $24,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,425
Model Year20092009201720172017
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$36,780$39,210$24,895$24,945$25,665
Adjustments for Features-1,915-3,665-1,900-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,865$35,545$22,995$22,945$25,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$50$0$2,720
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$23,433$23,572$24,239
Adjustments for Features-1,762-3,378-1,788-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,070$32,757$21,645$21,682$24,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$687$0$37$2,594

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009201720172017
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 
911 assist$25$25   
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$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
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 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$0
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
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$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,905$5,140$5,240$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$3,665$1,900$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,762-3,378-1,788-1,8900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092017
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 Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
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 Requested320563%
Total Not Requested185037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98039%
Total Not Requested155061%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested230574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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