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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: $26,600

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $15,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,090

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $13,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSentraExplorer
TrimSR TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,490 $37,855
Base Invoice $21,366 $35,268
Premium Package 2,590  
Floor mats 200  
Door sill trim plates 75  
Cargo net 70  
7-speed shiftable CVT 290  
Navigation system   795
Blind spot warning system   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 2,293  
Floor mats 169  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo net 49  
7-speed shiftable CVT 275  
Navigation system   676
Blind spot warning system   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 3,225 2,985
Options (change) 2,839 2,538
Destination 885 825
Total Price $26,600 $41,665
Total Invoice $25,090 $38,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,027
Model Year20182012
ModelSentraExplorer
TrimSR TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine188hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$26,600$41,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$37,875
Total Invoice$25,090$38,631
Adjustments for Features0-3,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,090$35,117

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelSentraExplorer
TrimSR TurboLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,640$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,514

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,076 lb.4,557 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested278089%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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