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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: $24,770

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,620 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $19,228 $30,027 $35,268
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 150    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130    
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,800  
Navigation system     795
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 115    
Bodyside moldings 120    
Floor mats 94    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112    
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,530  
Navigation system     676
Options (change) 3,390 3,395 2,390
Options (change) 2,868 2,886 2,032
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $24,770 $36,315 $41,070
Total Invoice $22,856 $33,738 $38,125

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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: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,557
Model Year201120122012
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,770$36,315$41,070
Adjustments for Features0-4,655-8,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$31,660$32,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865
Total Invoice$22,856$33,738$38,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,325-7,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,856$29,413$30,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$780

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120122012
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
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
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $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 capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $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$3,000$7,655$11,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,655$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,325-7,932

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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.4,557 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
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 radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested102575%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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