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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $11,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSESLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $19,395 $21,063
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Floor mats 160 160 180 180
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Stability control 600 600    
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Rear spoiler       340
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Floor mats 121 121 148 148
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Stability control 520 520    
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 2,770 1,650
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 2,441 1,418
Destination 605 605 835 835
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $24,015 $24,655
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $22,671 $23,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,486
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSESLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$24,015$24,655
Adjustments for Features-305-1050-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,790$35,390$24,015$24,355
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$340
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$22,671$23,316
Adjustments for Features-276-950-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,391$32,157$22,671$23,032
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$361

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSESLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,880$3,680$3,575$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$105$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-276-950-284

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147552%
Total Not Requested137548%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested308077%
Total Not Requested92523%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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