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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $16,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $14,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMaximaSentraSentra
TrimPlatinumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,960 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $37,298 $19,395 $21,063
Floor mats 220 180 180
Rear spoiler 405   340
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Technology Package   1,230 1,230
Floor mats 167 148 148
Rear spoiler 344   270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 266
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Technology Package   1,089 1,089
Options (change) 975 4,350 3,230
Options (change) 777 3,796 2,773
Destination 835 835 835
Total Price $41,770 $25,595 $26,235
Total Invoice $38,910 $24,026 $24,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,804
Model Year201620162016
ModelMaximaSentraSentra
TrimPlatinumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$41,770$25,595$26,235
Adjustments for Features-4,3800-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,390$25,595$25,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$38,910$24,026$24,671
Adjustments for Features-4,0800-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,830$24,026$24,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$363

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201620162016
ModelMaximaSentraSentra
TrimPlatinumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$7,130$2,750$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0800-282

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162016
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in69.3 in
Height56.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.1 ft3

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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 lighting150Yes
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 audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested365591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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