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Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,305

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,827

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelFocusFocusSentra
TrimSESESSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $20,070
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $18,716
Deluxe Package 395    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Cruise control 215    
Satellite radio 195 195 150
Sunroof 625 625 750
CD changer, in-dash 350 350  
Cargo mat 70 70  
4-speed automatic 815 815  
Floor mats     165
Audio Package     750
Proximity key     250
Deluxe Package 344    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Cruise control 187    
Satellite radio 170 170 130
Sunroof 544 544 651
CD changer, in-dash 305 305  
Cargo mat 55 55  
4-speed automatic 709 709  
Floor mats     129
Audio Package     651
Proximity key     217
Options (change) 3,050 2,440 2,065
Options (change) 2,649 2,118 1,778
Destination 670 670 695
Total Price $19,305 $20,035 $22,830
Total Invoice $17,827 $18,515 $21,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,248
Model Year200820082008
ModelFocusFocusSentra
TrimSESESSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,305$20,035$22,830
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,305$19,235$21,575
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$0
Total Invoice$17,827$18,515$21,189
Adjustments for Features0-739-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,827$17,776$20,024
Cost Above Minimum$51$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082008
ModelFocusFocusSentra
TrimSESESSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$2,045$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-739-1,165

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008
ModelFocusSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in105.7 in
Length175.0 in179.8 in
Width66.7 in70.5 in
Height58.6 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,645 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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