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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: $23,495

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $10,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,718

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelSentraTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0SLSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,760 $28,900 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $18,428 $26,660 $30,535 $36,254
Special Value Package 990      
Mud guards 160      
Leather seating surfaces 900 1,495    
Navigation system 400 795 795 795
Floor mats 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Package 201A   800    
Rear spoiler   275 275  
Sunroof   995 995  
Package 301A     2,700  
Special Value Package 859      
Mud guards 118      
Leather seating surfaces 780 1,335    
Navigation system 347 710 710 710
Floor mats 94      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116      
Interior ambient lighting 196      
Package 201A   714    
Rear spoiler   245 245  
Sunroof   888 888  
Package 301A     2,410  
Options (change) 2,955 4,360 4,765 795
Options (change) 2,510 3,892 4,253 710
Destination 780 795 795 795
Total Price $23,495 $34,055 $38,660 $40,890
Total Invoice $21,718 $31,347 $35,583 $37,759

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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: $8,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,774
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelSentraTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0SLSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 7390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$23,495$34,055$38,660$40,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-4,505-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,495$32,040$34,155$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,115$3,920
Total Invoice$21,718$31,347$35,583$37,759
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-4,146-4,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,718$29,492$31,437$33,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,945$3,714

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelSentraTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0SLSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio  $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Spotter mirror(s) $50 $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$5,330$7,820$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$4,505$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,855-4,146-4,553

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
ModelSentraTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length179.8 in202.9 in
Width70.5 in76.2 in
Height59.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1820100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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