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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: $24,055

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $11,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,457

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $19,640
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $18,521
Floor mats 160 160 180
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation Package     800
Premium Package     1,200
Leather Package     1,030
Cargo net     55
Rear spoiler     340
Floor mats 121 121 148
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation Package     702
Premium Package     1,053
Leather Package     904
Cargo net     49
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 3,605
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 3,126
Destination 605 605 810
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $24,055
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $22,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,555
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ 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$24,055
Adjustments for Features-1,565-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,530$34,130$24,055
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$22,457
Adjustments for Features-1,416-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,251$31,012$22,457
Cost Above Minimum$239$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
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
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 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$4,015$3,815$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,416-1,2400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062014
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.2,823 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 seat50No
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 Requested142550%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
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 Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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