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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: $23,955

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $14,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,149

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $13,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $20,080
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $18,725
Navigation system 795 795 400
Package 205A 2,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Upgrade Package     2,200
Mud guards     140
Bodyside moldings     150
Floor mats     110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Navigation system 676 676 347
Package 205A 2,380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Upgrade Package     1,908
Mud guards     106
Bodyside moldings     116
Floor mats     88
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     109
Options (change) 5,190 2,390 3,125
Options (change) 4,412 2,032 2,674
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $38,110 $41,070 $23,955
Total Invoice $35,264 $38,125 $22,149

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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: $7,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,541
Model Year201220122010
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$38,110$41,070$23,955
Adjustments for Features-7,105-8,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$32,400$23,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$35,264$38,125$22,149
Adjustments for Features-6,574-8,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,690$30,077$22,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,387$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122010
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,380$10,945$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,105$8,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,574-8,0480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122010
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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested35012%
Total Not Requested267588%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested138062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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