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Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,980

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,291

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $2,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCivicSentra
TrimSiSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,310 $21,160
Base Invoice $19,621 $19,729
Bodyside moldings   150
Floor mats   165
Limited-slip front differential   400
Sunroof   750
Audio Package   850
Bodyside moldings   116
Floor mats   130
Limited-slip front differential   347
Sunroof   651
Audio Package   738
Options (change) 0 2,315
Options (change) 0 1,982
Destination 670 720
Total Price $21,980 $24,195
Total Invoice $20,291 $22,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,491
Model Year20082009
ModelCivicSentra
TrimSiSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,980$24,195
Adjustments for Features-3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,600$24,195
Total Invoice$20,291$22,431
Adjustments for Features-3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,940$22,431

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082009
ModelCivicSentra
TrimSiSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,520$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3510

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082009
ModelCivicSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length176.7 in179.8 in
Width69.0 in70.5 in
Height56.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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