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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: $23,920

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $11,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,554

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSESLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $18,921 $19,641
Floor mats 160 160 180 180
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Navigation Package     720 720
Premium Package     2,230 1,130
Cargo net     55 55
Rear spoiler       340
Floor mats 121 121 148 148
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Navigation Package     637 637
Premium Package     1,974 1,000
Cargo net     49 49
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 3,185 2,425
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 2,808 2,104
Destination 605 605 825 825
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $23,920 $23,920
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $22,554 $22,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,408
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSESLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$23,920$23,920
Adjustments for Features-1,940-1,7400-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,155$33,755$23,920$23,595
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$325$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$22,554$22,570
Adjustments for Features-1,756-1,5810-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,911$30,671$22,554$22,263
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$291$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSESLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
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$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$4,390$4,190$2,450$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$1,740$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,756-1,5810-307

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062015
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 SR

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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