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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: $25,190

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $14,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,253

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $14,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $20,990
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $19,571
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 201A 2,330    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Upgrade Package     2,600
Mud guards     160
Bodyside moldings     155
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     135
Interior ambient lighting     250
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 201A 2,213    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Upgrade Package     2,255
Mud guards     118
Bodyside moldings     123
Floor mats     94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     116
Interior ambient lighting     196
Options (change) 4,960 1,695 3,420
Options (change) 4,711 1,610 2,902
Destination 995 995 780
Total Price $39,975 $44,780 $25,190
Total Invoice $38,195 $42,801 $23,253

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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: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,446
Model Year201820182012
ModelExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$39,975$44,780$25,190
Adjustments for Features-7,845-11,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,130$33,220$25,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0
Total Invoice$38,195$42,801$23,253
Adjustments for Features-7,496-11,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,699$31,752$23,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,053$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201820182012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,245$13,960$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,845$11,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,496-11,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length198.3 in179.8 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height70.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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