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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: $19,705

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,175

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $3,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelFocusFocusSentra
TrimSESESSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $20,660
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $19,265
Deluxe Package 395    
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Sunroof 625 625 1,000
CD changer, in-dash 350 350  
Cargo mat 70 70  
4-speed automatic 815 815  
Floor mats     165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Audio Package     850
Deluxe Package 344    
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Sunroof 544 544 867
CD changer, in-dash 305 305  
Cargo mat 55 55  
4-speed automatic 709 709  
Floor mats     130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     109
Audio Package     738
Options (change) 3,450 2,245 2,140
Options (change) 2,997 1,948 1,844
Destination 670 670 720
Total Price $19,705 $19,840 $23,520
Total Invoice $18,175 $18,345 $21,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,922
Model Year200820082009
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$19,705$19,840$23,520
Adjustments for Features0-200-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,705$19,640$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$18,175$18,345$21,829
Adjustments for Features0-185-747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,175$18,160$21,082
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082009
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$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$1,445$1,645$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-747

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082009
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%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

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
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested33027%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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