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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: $21,405

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $17,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $17,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $17,020 $32,255 $39,800
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600    
Sunroof Package 700    
Audio Fanatic Package 650    
Floor mats 150    
Interior air filter 50    
Satellite radio 350    
Cargo mat   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,110  
3.5L V6     0
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520    
Sunroof Package 607    
Audio Fanatic Package 564    
Floor mats 113    
Interior air filter 40    
Satellite radio 304    
Cargo mat   95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Package 201A   2,004  
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 2,500 3,805 1,695
Options (change) 2,148 3,614 1,610
Destination 605 945 945
Total Price $21,405 $38,525 $44,315
Total Invoice $19,773 $36,814 $42,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,603
Model Year200620172017
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$21,405$38,525$44,315
Adjustments for Features0-8,830-13,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,405$29,695$31,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$19,773$36,814$42,355
Adjustments for Features0-8,438-12,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$28,376$29,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,497

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620172017
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
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
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
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
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,200$11,030$15,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,830$13,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,438-12,482

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062017
ModelSentraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.8 in112.6 in
Length177.5 in198.3 in
Width67.3 in78.9 in
Height55.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
11.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.681.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2025100%

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