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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: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $14,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $14,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,160 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $19,729 $32,489 $40,196
Floor mats 165    
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Cargo mat   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Package 201A   2,330  
3.5L V6     0
Floor mats 130    
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Bodyside moldings 116    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Cargo mat   95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Package 201A   2,213  
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 2,440 4,125 1,795
Options (change) 2,091 3,918 1,705
Destination 720 995 995
Total Price $24,320 $39,140 $44,880
Total Invoice $22,540 $37,402 $42,896

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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: $6,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,888
Model Year200920182018
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)340, 8?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,320$39,140$44,880
Adjustments for Features0-8,345-12,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$30,795$31,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$22,540$37,402$42,896
Adjustments for Features0-7,974-12,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$29,428$30,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
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
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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$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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
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
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
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 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$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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,625$10,970$15,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,345$12,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,974-12,363

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelSentraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length179.8 in198.3 in
Width70.5 in78.9 in
Height59.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 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
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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 mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

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