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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: $24,350

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $12,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,674

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $10,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $19,640
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $18,521
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175 180
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370 340
Navigation Package     800
Premium Package     1,200
Leather Package     1,030
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131 148
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291 270
Navigation Package     702
Premium Package     1,053
Leather Package     904
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 3,900
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 3,343
Destination 695 695 810
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $24,350
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $22,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,334
Model Year200820082014
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
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$36,450$36,520$24,350
Adjustments for Features-2,340-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$34,280$24,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$22,674
Adjustments for Features-2,127-2,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,008$31,229$22,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$221$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200820082014
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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$4,540$4,440$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,127-2,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,580 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

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 seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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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