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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $48

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelCivicSentraSentra
TrimEX-LSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,105 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $20,540 $19,395 $21,063
Navigation system 1,500    
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Floor mats   180 180
Navigation system 1,389    
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Floor mats   148 148
Options (change) 1,500 2,770 1,310
Options (change) 1,389 2,441 1,148
Destination 790 835 835
Total Price $24,395 $24,015 $24,315
Total Invoice $22,719 $22,671 $23,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,852
Model Year201220162016
ModelCivicSentraSentra
TrimEX-LSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,395$24,015$24,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,970-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,395$21,045$21,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$22,719$22,671$23,046
Adjustments for Features0-2,804-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,719$19,867$20,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$269

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220162016
ModelCivicSentraSentra
TrimEX-LSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,020$3,990$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,970$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,804-2,910

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
ModelCivicSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length177.3 in182.1 in
Width69.0 in69.3 in
Height56.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,609 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested250062%
Total Not Requested150538%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%

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