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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: $21,205

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $14,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,587

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $13,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $18,100
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $16,834
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
ABS and Side Airbags Package     600
Sunroof Package     700
Audio Fanatic Package     650
Interior air filter     50
Floor mats     150
Satellite radio     350
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
ABS and Side Airbags Package     520
Sunroof Package     607
Audio Fanatic Package     564
Interior air filter     40
Floor mats     113
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 3,670 1,595 2,500
Options (change) 3,120 1,356 2,148
Destination 825 825 605
Total Price $36,015 $39,955 $21,205
Total Invoice $33,424 $37,133 $19,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,232
Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6165hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$36,015$39,955$21,205
Adjustments for Features-6,040-9,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,975$30,950$21,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0
Total Invoice$33,424$37,133$19,587
Adjustments for Features-5,605-8,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,819$28,764$19,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$945$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201120112006
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,430$11,395$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$9,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,605-8,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in99.8 in
Length197.1 in177.5 in
Width78.9 in67.3 in
Height70.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.2,761 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1575100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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