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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,805

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $6,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,455

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $6,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSentraSentraSentraTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $19,400 $21,127
Special Edition Package 500        
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600    
Sunroof Package 700 700 700    
Floor mats 150 150 150    
Interior air filter 50 50 50    
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650    
Preferred Equipment Group       965  
Front buckets       125  
Front side airbags       390 390
Antilock brakes (ABS)       600 600
Sunroof       895 895
CD changer, in-dash         350
Special Edition Package 433        
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520    
Sunroof Package 607 607 607    
Floor mats 113 113 113    
Interior air filter 40 40 40    
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564    
Preferred Equipment Group       840  
Front buckets       112  
Front side airbags       347 347
Antilock brakes (ABS)       534 534
Sunroof       797 797
CD changer, in-dash         312
Options (change) 2,000 2,150 2,150 2,975 2,235
Options (change) 1,713 1,844 1,844 2,630 1,990
Destination 605 605 605 685 685
Total Price $17,805 $20,855 $21,055 $24,490 $25,900
Total Invoice $16,455 $19,283 $19,469 $22,715 $23,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,792
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSentraSentraSentraTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$17,805$20,855$21,055$24,490$25,900
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-505-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,805$19,880$20,230$23,985$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$905
Total Invoice$16,455$19,283$19,469$22,715$23,802
Adjustments for Features0-902-763-468-928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,455$18,381$18,706$22,247$22,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$2,251$0$627

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSentraSentraSentraTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800 $800$800
6-speed manual  $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$965$1,940$1,790$1,470$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$505$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-902-763-468-928

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006
ModelSentraTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in108.5 in
Length177.5 in197.6 in
Width67.3 in73.0 in
Height55.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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