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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $14,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $13,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaSentra
TrimSV2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $19,760
Base Invoice $31,845 $18,428
Tech Package 1,150  
Value Package 1,000  
Floor mats 210 120
Rear spoiler 405  
Mud guards   160
Special Value Package   990
Leather seating surfaces   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135
Interior ambient lighting   250
Tech Package 1,009  
Value Package 919  
Floor mats 159 94
Rear spoiler 344  
Mud guards   118
Special Value Package   859
Leather seating surfaces   780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116
Interior ambient lighting   196
Options (change) 2,765 2,555
Options (change) 2,431 2,163
Destination 810 780
Total Price $37,955 $23,095
Total Invoice $35,086 $21,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,723
Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaSentra
TrimSV2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,955$23,095
Adjustments for Features-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,800$23,095
Total Invoice$35,086$21,371
Adjustments for Features-1,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,094$21,371

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaSentra
TrimSV2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,495$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9920

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length190.6 in179.8 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.8 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested18519%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested178098%
Total Not Requested402%

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