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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: $21,880

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,541

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Model Year2010201020102009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSentra
TrimSELLimitedSHO2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,370 $31,770 $37,770 $19,660
Base Invoice $25,303 $29,263 $34,663 $18,334
Leather seating surfaces 1,395      
Sunroof 895 895   850
Package 201B 700      
Cargo organizer 160 160 160 150
Package 301B   1,000    
Package 401B     2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       125
Floor mats       165
Rear spoiler       210
Leather seating surfaces 1,214      
Sunroof 779 779   738
Package 201B 609      
Cargo organizer 139 139 139 130
Package 301B   870    
Package 401B     1,740  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       109
Floor mats       130
Rear spoiler       167
Options (change) 3,150 2,055 2,160 1,500
Options (change) 2,741 1,788 1,879 1,274
Destination 825 825 825 720
Total Price $31,345 $34,650 $40,755 $21,880
Total Invoice $28,869 $31,876 $37,367 $20,328

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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: $7,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,584
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSentra
TrimSELLimitedSHO2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$31,345$34,650$40,755$21,880
Adjustments for Features-2,125-4,090-6,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,220$30,560$34,290$21,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,340$5,070$0
Total Invoice$28,869$31,876$37,367$20,328
Adjustments for Features-1,957-3,763-5,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,912$28,113$31,439$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,201$4,527$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2010201020102009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSentra
TrimSELLimitedSHO2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,605$6,570$8,945$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$4,090$6,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,957-3,763-5,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102009
ModelTaurusSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in105.7 in
Length202.9 in179.8 in
Width76.2 in70.5 in
Height60.7 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Package 201B
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1180100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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