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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: $25,035

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelSentraEscapeEscape
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $23,455 $24,920
Base Invoice $19,571 $21,789 $23,123
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 160    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
Floor mats 120    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Sun and SYNC Package   745  
Navigation system   2,695 2,395
3.0L V6   1,010 1,000
Moon and Tune Package     745
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 118    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
Floor mats 94    
Interior ambient lighting 196    
Sun and SYNC Package   633  
Navigation system   2,291 2,036
3.0L V6   919 910
Moon and Tune Package     633
Options (change) 3,265 4,450 4,140
Options (change) 2,779 3,843 3,579
Destination 780 725 725
Total Price $25,035 $28,630 $29,785
Total Invoice $23,130 $26,357 $27,427

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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: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,510
Model Year201220092009
ModelSentraEscapeEscape
TrimSE-R Spec VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG0/0 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$25,035$28,630$29,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,865-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,035$26,765$26,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105
Total Invoice$23,130$26,357$27,427
Adjustments for Features0-1,717-2,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,130$24,640$24,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$103

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220092009
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
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder  $0
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
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 cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
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$1,975$3,840$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,717-2,684

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
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
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested178063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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