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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,180

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $4,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,648

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $3,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusSentra
TrimSESEL2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $19,070
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $17,786
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735  
Front buckets 125    
Front side airbags 390 390  
CD player 150    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600 600  
Sunroof 895 895 750
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Mud guards     140
Bodyside moldings     150
Floor mats     165
Rear spoiler     210
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544  
Front buckets 112    
Front side airbags 347 347  
CD player 134    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 534 534  
Sunroof 797 797 651
Leather seating surfaces 797    
Mud guards     106
Bodyside moldings     115
Floor mats     129
Rear spoiler     166
Options (change) 4,020 3,620 1,415
Options (change) 3,561 3,222 1,167
Destination 685 685 695
Total Price $25,535 $27,285 $21,180
Total Invoice $23,646 $25,034 $19,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,246
Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusSentra
TrimSESEL2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6153hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,535$27,285$21,180
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,535$26,030$19,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$0
Total Invoice$23,646$25,034$19,648
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-1,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,646$23,883$18,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$237$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200620062008
ModelTaurusTaurusSentra
TrimSESEL2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$1,295$2,550$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-1,248

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in105.7 in
Length197.6 in179.8 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height56.1 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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