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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $13,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $11,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $30,097 $19,395 $21,063
Tech Package 2,400    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Bluetooth cell phone link 300    
Floor mats 180 180 180
Cold Package 400    
Rear spoiler 370   340
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Tech Package 2,082    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Bluetooth cell phone link 260    
Floor mats 135 148 148
Cold Package 347    
Rear spoiler 292   270
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 4,050 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 3,463 2,707 1,684
Destination 695 835 835
Total Price $37,605 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $34,255 $22,937 $23,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,108
Model Year200920162016
ModelMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,605$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features-2300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,375$24,365$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$34,255$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features-2100-283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,045$22,937$23,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200920162016
ModelMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,680$2,450$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100-283

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in69.3 in
Height57.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested333083%
Total Not Requested67517%

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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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