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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: $22,170

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $20,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinum2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $19,660
Cold Weather Package 650        
Package 201A 2,330        
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Floor mats         165
Sunroof         850
Mud guards         140
Cargo organizer         150
Bodyside moldings         150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         125
Rear spoiler         210
Cold Weather Package 619        
Package 201A 2,213        
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Floor mats         130
Sunroof         738
Mud guards         106
Cargo organizer         130
Bodyside moldings         116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         109
Rear spoiler         167
Options (change) 4,775 1,795 1,795 100 1,790
Options (change) 4,537 1,705 1,705 95 1,496
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 720
Total Price $42,945 $51,420 $57,780 $59,595 $22,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,624
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinum2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T10CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20205/55-16
Total Price$42,945$51,420$57,780$59,595$22,170
Adjustments for Features-7,130-11,270-12,695-18,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$40,150$45,085$41,185$22,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,335$9,270$5,370$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerSentra
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinum2.0SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Cargo organizer    $100
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,645$15,785$17,210$22,925$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,130$11,270$12,695$18,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-960-647-648-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202009
ModelExplorerSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in105.7 in
Length198.8 in179.8 in
Width78.9 in70.5 in
Height69.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1180100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested140100%

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