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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: $20,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $20,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelSentraSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSRSLLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 2,590 1,130      
Floor mats 180 180      
Technology Package 1,230 1,230      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350      
Rear spoiler   340      
Safe and Smart Package     1,295 1,295  
Cargo mat     100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695  
Premium Package 2,293 1,000      
Floor mats 148 148      
Technology Package 1,089 1,089      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266      
Rear spoiler   270      
Safe and Smart Package     1,230 1,230  
Cargo mat     95 95 95
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 4,350 3,230 3,090 3,090 100
Options (change) 3,796 2,773 2,935 2,935 95
Destination 835 835 995 995 995
Total Price $25,595 $26,235 $46,175 $50,035 $55,035
Total Invoice $24,026 $24,671 $44,126 $47,813 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,708
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelSentraSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSRSLLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine130hp I4130hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,595$26,235$46,175$50,035$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-300-7,735-9,160-13,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,935$38,440$40,875$41,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$2,435$3,395
Total Invoice$24,026$24,671$44,126$47,813$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-282-7,392-8,753-12,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,026$24,389$36,734$39,060$39,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$0$2,326$3,252

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelSentraSentraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSRSLLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Curve control  $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,450$11,885$13,310$17,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$7,735$9,160$13,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-7,392-8,753-12,616

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelSentraExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length182.1 in198.3 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height58.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.181.7 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

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