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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,155

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $7,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,547

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $7,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-RXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,100 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $16,834 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600      
Sunroof Package 700      
Audio Fanatic Package 650      
Floor mats 150      
Satellite radio 350      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520      
Sunroof Package 607      
Audio Fanatic Package 564      
Floor mats 113      
Satellite radio 304      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 2,450 1,865 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 2,108 1,663 1,668 1,668
Destination 605 785 785 785
Total Price $21,155 $29,145 $31,900 $35,050
Total Invoice $19,547 $27,219 $29,726 $32,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,631
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-RXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine165hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 980, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,155$29,145$31,900$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,185-4,210-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,155$26,960$27,690$29,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730$2,155
Total Invoice$19,547$27,219$29,726$32,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,041-3,923-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,547$25,178$25,803$27,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$1,928

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-RXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,940$4,125$6,150$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185$4,210$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,041-3,923-5,525

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelSentraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.8 in113.7 in
Length177.5 in193.4 in
Width67.3 in73.7 in
Height55.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,761 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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