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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $19,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $16,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelTaurusSentraSentra
TrimSHOSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $35,025 $19,395 $21,063
Adaptive cruise control 1,195    
Package 402A 3,100    
Navigation system 1,550    
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Technology Package   1,230 1,230
Floor mats   180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Rear spoiler     340
Adaptive cruise control 1,040    
Package 402A 2,697    
Navigation system 1,349    
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Technology Package   1,089 1,089
Floor mats   148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 5,845 4,350 3,230
Options (change) 5,086 3,796 2,773
Destination 795 835 835
Total Price $44,795 $25,595 $26,235
Total Invoice $40,906 $24,026 $24,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,369
Model Year201220162016
ModelTaurusSentraSentra
TrimSHOSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$44,795$25,595$26,235
Adjustments for Features-3,8450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,950$25,595$25,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$40,906$24,026$24,671
Adjustments for Features-3,5110-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,395$24,026$24,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$363

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220162016
ModelTaurusSentraSentra
TrimSHOSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,585$2,740$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5110-282

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
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.2,849 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 SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested365591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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