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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: $22,845

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,175

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $14,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $19,760
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $18,428
Navigation system 1,995    
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Mud guards     160
Special Value Package     990
Leather seating surfaces     900
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     135
Navigation system 1,696    
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Mud guards     118
Special Value Package     859
Leather seating surfaces     780
Floor mats     94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     116
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 2,305
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 1,967
Destination 815 815 780
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $22,845
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $21,175

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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: $11,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,286
Model Year201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$38,085$39,940$22,845
Adjustments for Features-4,095-5,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,990$34,745$22,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$21,175
Adjustments for Features-3,790-4,8140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,461$32,193$21,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$732$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201020102012
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0SL
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$6,435$7,535$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$5,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,790-4,8140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102012
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 Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested187568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested158087%
Total Not Requested24013%

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