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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: $25,740

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $10,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,292

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $8,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $21,990
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $20,892
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175 200
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler   370  
Premium Package     2,590
Door sill trim plates     75
7-speed shiftable CVT     0
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131 169
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Rear spoiler   291  
Premium Package     2,293
Door sill trim plates     53
7-speed shiftable CVT     0
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 2,865
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 2,515
Destination 695 695 885
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $25,740
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $24,292

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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: $9,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,034
Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6188hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,450$36,520$25,740
Adjustments for Features-890-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,560$35,730$25,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$24,292
Adjustments for Features-809-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,326$32,550$24,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$4,240$4,140$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-809-7200

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,579 lb.3,076 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

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
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 Requested218070%
Total Not Requested92530%

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