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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: $26,480

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $18,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerSentra
TrimLimitedSR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $21,650
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Premium Package   3,560
Cargo net   70
Door sill trim plates   75
Floor mats   200
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Premium Package   3,150
Cargo net   49
Door sill trim plates   53
Floor mats   169
Options (change) 6,095 3,905
Options (change) 5,181 3,421
Destination 825 925
Total Price $44,775 $26,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,176
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerSentra
TrimLimitedSR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6149hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$44,775$26,480
Adjustments for Features-6,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,535$26,480

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerSentra
TrimLimitedSR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,855$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7520

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.8 in
Length197.1 in182.7 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested212551%
Total Not Requested205049%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested368087%
Total Not Requested55013%

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