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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: $22,845

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,175

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelSentraTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0SLSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,760 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $18,428 $19,400 $21,127
Special Value Package 990    
Mud guards 160    
Floor mats 120    
Leather seating surfaces 900 895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965 1,735
Front buckets   125  
Sunroof   895 895
CD player   150  
Special Value Package 859    
Mud guards 118    
Floor mats 94    
Leather seating surfaces 780 797  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840 1,544
Front buckets   112  
Sunroof   797 797
CD player   134  
Options (change) 2,305 4,025 3,625
Options (change) 1,967 3,566 3,227
Destination 780 685 685
Total Price $22,845 $25,540 $27,290
Total Invoice $21,175 $23,651 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,206
Model Year201220062006
ModelSentraTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0SLSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionCVTA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,845$25,540$27,290
Adjustments for Features-2,9450-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,900$25,540$26,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495
Total Invoice$21,175$23,651$25,039
Adjustments for Features-2,7300-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,445$23,651$23,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$237

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220062006
ModelSentraTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0SLSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$1,295$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7300-1,151

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122006
ModelSentraTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in108.5 in
Length179.8 in197.6 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height59.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested98054%
Total Not Requested84046%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
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 row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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