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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: $23,080

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,437

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,570 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $19,181 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Sunroof 750      
Floor mats 165      
Satellite radio 150      
Audio Package 750      
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560 560
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Sunroof 651      
Floor mats 129      
Satellite radio 130      
Audio Package 651      
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476 476
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 1,815 1,865 1,870 1,870
Options (change) 1,561 1,663 1,668 1,668
Destination 695 785 785 785
Total Price $23,080 $29,145 $31,900 $35,050
Total Invoice $21,437 $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 Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,120
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 880, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$23,080$29,145$31,900$35,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,900-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$26,295$27,000$28,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705$1,880
Total Invoice$21,437$27,219$29,726$32,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,662-4,566-6,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,437$24,557$25,160$26,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$603$1,673

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $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 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,465$4,315$6,365$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,900$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,662-4,566-6,401

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelSentraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length179.8 in193.4 in
Width70.5 in73.7 in
Height59.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 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
13.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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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