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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: $24,005

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $14,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,165

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $13,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,590 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $18,270 $30,027 $35,268
Leather Package 1,030    
Navigation Package 650    
Premium Package 1,200    
Floor mats 170    
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo net 55    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225    
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Leather Package 894    
Navigation Package 564    
Premium Package 1,041    
Floor mats 136    
Rear spoiler 240    
Cargo net 47    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183    
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,625 5,190 2,390
Options (change) 3,105 4,412 2,032
Destination 790 825 825
Total Price $24,005 $38,110 $41,070
Total Invoice $22,165 $35,264 $38,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,490
Model Year201320122012
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,005$38,110$41,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,005$34,210$35,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$22,165$35,264$38,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,609-5,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,165$31,655$33,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,397

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320122012
ModelSentraExplorerExplorer
TrimSLXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
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 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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 mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,830$6,730$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,609-5,073

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelSentraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length182.1 in197.1 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height58.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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		15.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.180.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested185061%
Total Not Requested117539%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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