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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,180

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,656

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSentraEscapeEscape
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,570 $24,870 $26,370
Base Invoice $19,181 $23,222 $24,587
Sunroof 750    
Floor mats 165    
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
3.0L V6   1,195 1,195
Moon and Tune Package     895
Sunroof 651    
Floor mats 129    
Sun and SYNC Package   846  
3.0L V6   1,088 1,088
Moon and Tune Package     761
Options (change) 915 2,190 2,090
Options (change) 780 1,934 1,849
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $22,180 $27,885 $29,285
Total Invoice $20,656 $25,981 $27,261

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,179
Model Year200820122012
ModelSentraEscapeEscape
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 680, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$22,180$27,885$29,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,355-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,180$24,530$24,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$20,656$25,981$27,261
Adjustments for Features0-3,126-4,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,656$22,855$22,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820122012
ModelSentraEscapeEscape
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,040$4,395$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,126-4,426

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
ModelSentraEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.1 in
Length179.8 in174.7 in
Width70.5 in71.1 in
Height59.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.166.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested100085%
Total Not Requested17515%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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