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Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison

Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra Price Comparison:
Honda Civic vs Nissan Sentra Price Comparison:

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For the Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Civic vs. Sentra Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Civic and Sentra will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Honda Civic Si's price is $585 lower than the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Civic vs. Sentra Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Honda Civic Si, the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $495 adjustment for the Honda Civic Si's additional features, the Honda Civic Si is $585 less than the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 563
Model Year20102012
ModelCivicSentra
TrimSiSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers350, 7340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price24,96525,055
Adjustments for Features-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price24,47025,055
Total Invoice23,03123,137
Adjustments for Features-4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice22,57423,137

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Invoice Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Price Comparison (MSRP): Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Honda Civic Si
Difference: 90
Lowest Total Invoice: Honda Civic Si
Difference: 106
Model Year20102012
ModelCivicSentra
TrimSiSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price22,25520,990
Base Invoice20,48719,571
Navigation system2,000 
Upgrade Package 2,600
Mud guards 160
Floor mats 120
Bodyside moldings 155
Interior ambient lighting 250
Navigation system 0
Upgrade Package 2,255
Mud guards 118
Floor mats 94
Bodyside moldings 123
Interior ambient lighting 196
Total options2,0003,285
Total options1,8342,786
Destination710780
Total Price24,96525,055
Total Invoice23,03123,137

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102012
ModelCivicSentra
TrimSiSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Interior air filter$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Powertrain 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Suede-like inserts$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4570

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102012
ModelCivicSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length176.7 in179.8 in
Width69.0 in70.5 in
Height56.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential275Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197576%
Total Not Requested63024%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Honda Civic

Price of the Honda Civic: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 While not the bargain they once were, Honda still offers good value for the money. Maintenance costs are relatively low as well.
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 honda lease rate is very good
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 I got good interest rates from Honda. They also paid off the remainder of my lease on my Ford Ranger so I could trade it in 2 months early. There are also many options available on a lease. Overall it was cheaper than a similar Toyota Corolla.
2008 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 It is the "fastest" car under $20k and very fun to drive for the price. You do not feel like you are driving an "economy" car.
2007 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Not expensive for what you get.
2007 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Overall total cost of ownership was far less than other sporty models, to the tune of over $1200/year, before even considering the lower price and less depreciation.
2007 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 My Civic was reasonably priced and monthly payments are easy on the budget.
2006 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Cheap. Got it used from dealer for 16,000 w/only 3,000 miles on it.
2003 2dr Coupe 127-horsepower 1.7L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Lots of bang for what we paid.
2002 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 This car was within my price range for monthly payments.
Price of the Honda Civic: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 A comparable Civic is about $5,000 more than the Forte. Interest rates for 5 year plans were also higher.
2009 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 too expensive
2009 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 good sales people but not much in the way of discounts or coming off the sticker or dealing ,at sticker they make at least 1500 per car and they dont really want to deal any off the sticker and say they will sell eventually
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Too pricey for what you get.
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 You can expect to pay somewhat of a premium for the name, compared to other cars of similar features/economy.
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 price of 20 k Euro a little too high
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 to expensive at 20,200 Euros
2007 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 It costs more, with less to offer, than the Scion tC ... unless you can haggle them down on the price. And good luck with that at a Honda dealer.
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Civic is a good vehicle overall, but Honda name commands a higher price with few cutting edge features by comparison to usual (Toyota/ VW /Mazda) and not so common (Hyundai / Kia / Pontiac) rivals.
2007 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 In order to get the features that were comparable to the Elantra I had to at least get the LX model. It would have cost me close to $5,000-7,000 more to get an LX civic coupe versus the final cost of my Elantra.
2006 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Price was non-negotiable in 2006 it should be better in the current economy.
2003 2dr Coupe 115-horsepower 1.7L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 No room for bargaining, and the car was $4000 more than the Protege.
2003 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 1.7L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Have a high resale value, so it might not be on the top of the list when buying used.
2003 4dr Sedan 93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
5-speed manual FWD		 Do not buy a hybrid if you want to save money. It will cost you more than an LX Civic, even in the long run.
2002 4dr Sedan 127-horsepower 1.7L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 too high

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Nissan Sentra

Price of the Nissan Sentra: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 Car was priced at $13,999 making payments under $200 a month.
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 We lease for $250 a month for 24 months and 15,000 miles per year with only $500 down. Payments include tax.
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 VERY inexpensive to own & maintain
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 They were pretty darned inexpensive new, and downright cheap used.
2004 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Paid $14,000
2002 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Price was not bad when I got it for the indicated performance(things are changing now that other manufacturers are getting better and cheaper)
Price of the Nissan Sentra: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 I think this car is slightly overpriced. Though depending on when and where you buy, there is potential for a good deal.
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD		 To get the essential features, you are forced to buy overpriced bundles with trivial value features.
2006 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 seems like for 25k fully loaded yu shld get leather and a little bit more thoughtfully tuned suspension

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