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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: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $12,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $11,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201120112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $25,675 $29,635 $35,035
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600      
Sunroof Package 700 700 700      
Special Edition Package 500          
Floor mats 150 150 150      
Interior air filter 50 50 50      
Satellite radio 350 350 350      
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650      
Sunroof       995 995  
Package 201A       700    
Package 301A         1,000  
Package 401A           2,000
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520      
Sunroof Package 607 607 607      
Special Edition Package 433          
Floor mats 113 113 113      
Interior air filter 40 40 40      
Satellite radio 304 304 304      
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564      
Sunroof       866 866  
Package 201A       609    
Package 301A         870  
Package 401A           1,740
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 1,695 1,995 2,000
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 1,475 1,736 1,740
Destination 605 605 605 795 795 795
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $30,245 $34,945 $40,950
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $27,945 $32,166 $37,570

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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: $8,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,823
Model Year200620062006201120112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$18,155$21,205$21,405$30,245$34,945$40,950
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-3,640-6,555-9,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$26,605$28,390$31,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$1,785$5,240
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$27,945$32,166$37,570
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-3,363-6,034-8,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$24,582$26,132$29,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0$1,550$4,635

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062006201120112011
ModelSentraSentraSentraTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Proximity key     $250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist   $25$25$25
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Safety key   $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Traction control   $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo net    $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325$325
CD player   $125  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated front seats    $200$200
Heated second row seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,490$2,340$5,155$8,070$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$3,640$6,555$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-3,363-6,034-8,353

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062011
ModelSentraTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in112.9 in
Length177.5 in202.9 in
Width67.3 in76.2 in
Height55.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

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%
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%

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 SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested925100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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