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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: $24,785

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,934

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $19,571 $27,273 $30,178
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 160    
Floor mats 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 118    
Floor mats 94    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 3,015 5,665 3,865
Options (change) 2,583 4,894 3,364
Destination 780 785 785
Total Price $24,785 $35,695 $37,045
Total Invoice $22,934 $32,952 $34,327

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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: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,019
Model Year201220082008
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSE-R Spec VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,785$35,695$37,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,415-5,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$30,280$31,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$22,934$32,952$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-4,999-5,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,934$27,953$28,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$893

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,825$7,240$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,999-5,481

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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 radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested178063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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