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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: $10,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,718

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $10,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelSentraTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0SLSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,760 $29,540 $34,460 $40,275
Base Invoice $18,428 $27,915 $32,565 $38,060
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   1,050    
Rear spoiler   275 275  
Special Value Package 859      
Mud guards 118      
Leather seating surfaces 780 1,420    
Navigation system 347 755 755 755
Floor mats 94      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116      
Interior ambient lighting 196      
Package 201A   999    
Rear spoiler   261 261  
Options (change) 2,955 3,615 1,070 795
Options (change) 2,510 3,435 1,016 755
Destination 780 875 875 875
Total Price $23,495 $34,030 $36,405 $41,945
Total Invoice $21,718 $32,225 $34,456 $39,690

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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: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,954
Model Year2012201620162016
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?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$23,495$34,030$36,405$41,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-3,030-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,495$32,390$33,375$36,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985$4,075
Total Invoice$21,718$32,225$34,456$39,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,553-2,868-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,718$30,672$31,588$34,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$916$3,833

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201620162016
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$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
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
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
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   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $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$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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$2,665$4,305$5,695$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$3,030$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,553-2,868-5,185

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122016
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
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested92051%
Total Not Requested90049%

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?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested72574%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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