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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: $22,330

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $13,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,771

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $12,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,570 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $19,181 $29,479 $34,952
Sunroof 750    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 165    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Sunroof 651    
Bodyside moldings 115    
Floor mats 129    
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 1,065 3,670 1,595
Options (change) 895 3,120 1,356
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $22,330 $36,015 $39,955
Total Invoice $20,771 $33,424 $37,133

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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: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,282
Model Year200820112011
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$22,330$36,015$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-6,865-10,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$29,150$29,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$20,771$33,424$37,133
Adjustments for Features0-6,371-9,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,771$27,053$27,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$712

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
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
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
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
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,790$8,655$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,865$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,371-9,368

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelSentraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length179.8 in197.1 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height59.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.180.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested147594%

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