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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: $24,270

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $14,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $12,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTaurusTaurusSentraSentra
TrimLimitedSHOSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $18,921 $19,641
Navigation system 1,850 1,850    
Sunroof 995      
Package 303A 2,800      
Package 401A   2,000    
Navigation Package     720 720
Premium Package     2,230 1,130
Cargo net     55 55
Floor mats     180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Rear spoiler       340
Navigation system 1,610 1,610    
Sunroof 866      
Package 303A 2,436      
Package 401A   1,740    
Navigation Package     637 637
Premium Package     1,974 1,000
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats     148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 5,645 3,850 3,535 2,775
Options (change) 4,912 3,350 3,074 2,370
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $38,595 $42,800 $24,270 $24,270
Total Invoice $35,342 $39,170 $22,820 $22,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,328
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTaurusTaurusSentraSentra
TrimLimitedSHOSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6365hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,595$42,800$24,270$24,270
Adjustments for Features-3,805-4,8800-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,790$37,920$24,270$23,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$325$0
Total Invoice$35,342$39,170$22,820$22,836
Adjustments for Features-3,484-4,4660-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,858$34,704$22,820$22,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$290$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelTaurusTaurusSentraSentra
TrimLimitedSHOSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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  
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  
Total Value of Features$6,020$7,095$2,215$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$4,880$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,484-4,4660-306

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122015
ModelTaurusSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in106.3 in
Length202.9 in182.1 in
Width76.2 in69.3 in
Height60.7 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested212583%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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