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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: $24,170

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,424

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,160 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $19,729 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Sunroof 750   850 850
Limited-slip front differential 400      
Audio Package 850      
Floor mats 165      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Sunroof 651   723 723
Limited-slip front differential 347      
Audio Package 738      
Floor mats 130      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 2,290 2,700 2,160 2,160
Options (change) 1,975 2,373 1,915 1,915
Destination 720 815 815 815
Total Price $24,170 $31,985 $34,590 $38,525
Total Invoice $22,424 $29,646 $32,049 $35,631

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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: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,117
Model Year2009200920092009
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$24,170$31,985$34,590$38,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-4,825-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$28,635$29,765$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130$1,790
Total Invoice$22,424$29,646$32,049$35,631
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-4,471-7,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$26,541$27,578$28,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,037$1,598

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092009
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$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
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$125
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$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 recliner, second row seats   $75
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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$1,865$5,215$6,690$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350$4,825$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,105-4,471-7,492

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
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

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

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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