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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: $22,330

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $13,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,771

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $12,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $20,570
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $19,181
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,800    
Sunroof     750
Bodyside moldings     150
Floor mats     165
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,530    
Sunroof     651
Bodyside moldings     115
Floor mats     129
Options (change) 3,395 1,595 1,065
Options (change) 2,886 1,356 895
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $36,315 $40,275 $22,330
Total Invoice $33,738 $37,449 $20,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,566
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$36,315$40,275$22,330
Adjustments for Features-6,890-10,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,425$30,170$22,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$745$0
Total Invoice$33,738$37,449$20,771
Adjustments for Features-6,401-9,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,337$28,053$20,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$716$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,680$11,895$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,890$10,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,401-9,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length197.1 in179.8 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.4 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.5 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.1 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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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