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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: $18,955

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,528

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelFocusFocusSentra
TrimSESESSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $20,490
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $19,107
Deluxe Package 395    
Driver's Group 415    
SYNC 395    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295 250
4-speed automatic 815 815  
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     135
Deluxe Package 344    
Driver's Group 361    
SYNC 344    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257 196
4-speed automatic 709 709  
Floor mats     94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     116
Options (change) 2,700 1,495 505
Options (change) 2,350 1,301 406
Destination 670 670 780
Total Price $18,955 $19,090 $21,775
Total Invoice $17,528 $17,698 $20,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,965
Model Year200820082012
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?, 4160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,955$19,090$21,775
Adjustments for Features0-200-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,955$18,890$20,900
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0
Total Invoice$17,528$17,698$20,293
Adjustments for Features0-185-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,528$17,513$19,478
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
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$1,425$1,625$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-815

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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082012
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

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 link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

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