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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $12,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSentra
TrimSELLimitedSHO2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $19,760
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $18,428
Navigation system 795 795 795  
Package 201A 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495     900
Rear spoiler 275 275    
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Mud guards       160
Special Value Package       990
Floor mats       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       135
Interior ambient lighting       250
Navigation system 755 755 755  
Package 201A 999      
Leather seating surfaces 1,420     780
Rear spoiler 261 261    
Sunroof 945 945 945  
Mud guards       118
Special Value Package       859
Floor mats       94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       116
Interior ambient lighting       196
Options (change) 4,610 2,065 1,790 2,555
Options (change) 4,380 1,961 1,700 2,163
Destination 875 875 875 780
Total Price $35,510 $40,045 $45,435 $23,095
Total Invoice $33,629 $37,900 $42,993 $21,371

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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: $9,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,782
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusSentra
TrimSELLimitedSHO2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$35,510$40,045$45,435$23,095
Adjustments for Features-2,615-5,480-7,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,895$34,565$37,580$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$4,685$0
Total Invoice$33,629$37,900$42,993$21,371
Adjustments for Features-2,476-5,186-7,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,153$32,714$35,560$21,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,561$4,407$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2018201820182012
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
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$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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,805$7,670$10,045$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$5,480$7,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,476-5,186-7,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,970 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1820100%
Total Not Requested00%

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