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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: $24,530

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,684

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,620 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $19,228 $27,518 $29,578
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 150    
Floor mats 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130    
Bodyside moldings 150    
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 115    
Floor mats 94    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112    
Bodyside moldings 120    
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 3,150 5,115 4,605
Options (change) 2,696 4,396 3,963
Destination 760 645 645
Total Price $24,530 $35,960 $37,765
Total Invoice $22,684 $32,559 $34,186

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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: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,842
Model Year201120062006
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$24,530$35,960$37,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,530$32,610$33,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$22,684$32,559$34,186
Adjustments for Features0-3,033-4,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,684$29,526$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$564

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120062006
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,850$5,200$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,033-4,096

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested158056%
Total Not Requested125044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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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