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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: $25,735

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $9,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,288

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $7,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $21,990
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $20,892
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160 200
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Premium Package     2,590
Cargo net     70
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121 169
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Premium Package     2,293
Cargo net     49
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 2,860
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 2,511
Destination 605 605 885
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $25,735
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $24,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,133
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6188hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$25,735
Adjustments for Features-1,115-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$34,580$25,735
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$24,288
Adjustments for Features-1,009-8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,658$31,421$24,288
Cost Above Minimum$237$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,815$3,615$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,009-8310

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062017
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 Weight3,473 lb.3,009 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
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 Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested218070%
Total Not Requested92530%

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