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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $19,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $17,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSentraSentraExplorer
TrimSRSLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $37,855
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $35,268
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Technology Package 1,230 1,230  
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340  
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Technology Package 1,089 1,089  
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270  
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 4,350 3,230 6,095
Options (change) 3,796 2,773 5,181
Destination 835 835 825
Total Price $25,595 $26,235 $44,775
Total Invoice $24,026 $24,671 $41,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,252
Model Year201620162012
ModelSentraSentraExplorer
TrimSRSLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4130hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$25,595$26,235$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-300-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,935$38,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$24,026$24,671$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-282-5,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,026$24,389$35,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162012
ModelSentraSentraExplorer
TrimSRSLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$3,840$4,140$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-5,996

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,849 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested365591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested212551%
Total Not Requested205049%

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