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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: $11,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,718

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $11,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelSentraTaurusTaurusTaurus
Trim2.0SLSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,760 $29,775 $36,855 $42,520
Base Invoice $18,428 $28,137 $34,829 $40,182
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  
Sunroof   995 995 995
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  
Sunroof   945 945 945
Options (change) 2,955 4,610 2,065 1,790
Options (change) 2,510 4,380 1,961 1,700
Destination 780 875 875 875
Total Price $23,495 $35,260 $39,795 $45,185
Total Invoice $21,718 $33,392 $37,665 $42,757

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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: $9,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,079
Model Year2012201720172017
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$35,260$39,795$45,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,740-5,480-7,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,495$32,520$34,315$37,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795$4,810
Total Invoice$21,718$33,392$37,665$42,757
Adjustments for Features0-2,595-5,187-7,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,718$30,797$32,478$35,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,681$4,527

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
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$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
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  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,190$4,930$7,670$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740$5,480$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,595-5,187-7,433

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122017
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?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested92579%
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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