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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,780

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,982

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $4,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $19,590
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $18,270
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800    
Floor mats 160 160 160 170
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800 650
Sunroof 900      
Fog lights 300      
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800  
Premium Package       1,200
Leather Package       1,030
Cargo net       55
Rear spoiler       295
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694    
Floor mats 119 119 119 136
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561 564
Sunroof 780      
Fog lights 248      
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694  
Premium Package       1,041
Leather Package       894
Cargo net       47
Rear spoiler       240
Options (change) 4,310 7,810 3,110 3,400
Options (change) 3,706 6,904 2,678 2,922
Destination 605 605 605 790
Total Price $28,865 $32,015 $31,115 $23,780
Total Invoice $26,610 $29,335 $28,623 $21,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,700
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,865$32,015$31,115$23,780
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$31,990$30,290$22,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,610$29,335$28,623$21,982
Adjustments for Features0-23-759-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,610$29,312$27,864$20,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,702$1,254$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2006200620062013
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,765$1,790$2,590$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-759-1,072

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062013
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in182.1 in
Width70.4 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested115027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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