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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: $14,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,771

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $13,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,570 $33,000 $38,200
Base Invoice $19,181 $30,773 $35,622
Sunroof 750    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 165    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201B   1,700  
Sunroof 651    
Bodyside moldings 115    
Floor mats 129    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Package 201B   1,483  
Options (change) 1,065 3,295 1,595
Options (change) 895 2,875 1,392
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $22,330 $37,190 $40,690
Total Invoice $20,771 $34,543 $37,909

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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: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,838
Model Year200820152015
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$22,330$37,190$40,690
Adjustments for Features0-7,465-10,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$29,725$30,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$20,771$34,543$37,909
Adjustments for Features0-6,934-9,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,771$27,609$28,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$629

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820152015
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$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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$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$9,255$12,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,465$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,934-9,671

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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.4,534 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 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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