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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,940

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,057

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelSentraTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSE-R Spec VSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $19,571 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Upgrade Package 2,600      
Mud guards 160      
Bodyside moldings 155      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135      
Floor mats 120      
Satellite radio   195    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Upgrade Package 2,255      
Mud guards 118      
Bodyside moldings 123      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116      
Floor mats 94      
Satellite radio   170    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Options (change) 3,170 3,150 2,955 2,955
Options (change) 2,706 2,741 2,571 2,571
Destination 780 825 825 825
Total Price $24,940 $32,245 $35,110 $36,105
Total Invoice $23,057 $29,524 $32,108 $33,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,661
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelSentraTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSE-R Spec VSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$24,940$32,245$35,110$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-3,065-5,515-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,940$29,180$29,595$29,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$520
Total Invoice$23,057$29,524$32,108$33,004
Adjustments for Features0-2,806-5,043-5,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,057$26,718$27,065$27,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$347$431

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelSentraTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSE-R Spec VSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,800$4,865$7,315$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065$5,515$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,806-5,043-5,855

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20122009
ModelSentraTaurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length179.8 in200.3 in
Width70.5 in74.9 in
Height59.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.185.2 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 Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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