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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,955

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,528

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $2,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelSentraFocusFocus
TrimSE-RSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,490 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $19,107 $14,508 $15,727
Floor mats 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
Interior ambient lighting 250 295 295
Deluxe Package   395  
Driver's Group   415  
SYNC   395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   385 385
4-speed automatic   815 815
Floor mats 94    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
Interior ambient lighting 196 257 257
Deluxe Package   344  
Driver's Group   361  
SYNC   344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)   335 335
4-speed automatic   709 709
Options (change) 505 2,700 1,495
Options (change) 406 2,350 1,301
Destination 780 670 670
Total Price $21,775 $18,955 $19,090
Total Invoice $20,293 $17,528 $17,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,965
Model Year201220082008
ModelSentraFocusFocus
TrimSE-RSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$21,775$18,955$19,090
Adjustments for Features-8750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,900$18,955$18,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$20,293$17,528$17,698
Adjustments for Features-8150-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,478$17,528$17,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220082008
ModelSentraFocusFocus
TrimSE-RSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Stability control$400  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,300$1,425$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-8150-185

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122008
ModelSentraFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in102.9 in
Length179.8 in175.0 in
Width70.5 in66.7 in
Height59.5 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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