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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: $21,475

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,943

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $1,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelFocusSentra
TrimSESE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,500 $20,660
Base Invoice $16,380 $19,265
Sport Package 895  
Convenience Package 395  
Sunroof 795 1,000
6-speed automatic 1,095  
Floor mats   165
Audio Package   850
Sport Package 779  
Convenience Package 344  
Sunroof 692 867
6-speed automatic 953  
Floor mats   130
Audio Package   738
Options (change) 3,180 2,015
Options (change) 2,768 1,735
Destination 795 720
Total Price $21,475 $23,395
Total Invoice $19,943 $21,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year20122009
ModelFocusSentra
TrimSESE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4177hp I4
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$21,475$23,395
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,090$23,395
Total Invoice$19,943$21,720
Adjustments for Features-3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,585$21,720

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122009
ModelFocusSentra
TrimSESE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3580

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122009
ModelFocusSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in
Length178.5 in179.8 in
Width71.8 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested33027%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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