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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: $23,080

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,323

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $5,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,820 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480 $19,390
Base Invoice $23,164 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881 $18,084
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 2,000 6,400  
Connection Package 1,000        
Floor mats 175 175 175 110 120
Rear spoiler 370   370    
Fog lights 310        
Premium Package   4,200      
Stability control   900 900    
Sport Package   1,300      
6-speed shiftable CVT   500      
Sunroof       850  
Special Value Package         990
Mud guards         150
Navigation system         400
Leather seating surfaces         900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         130
Interior ambient lighting         240
Technology Package 1,735 1,734 1,735 5,551  
Connection Package 867        
Floor mats 137 137 137 84 94
Rear spoiler 292   292    
Fog lights 251        
Premium Package   3,643      
Stability control   780 780    
Sport Package   1,127      
6-speed shiftable CVT   461      
Sunroof       738  
Special Value Package         859
Mud guards         115
Navigation system         347
Leather seating surfaces         780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         112
Interior ambient lighting         172
Options (change) 3,855 9,075 3,445 7,360 2,930
Options (change) 3,282 7,882 2,944 6,373 2,479
Destination 695 695 695 695 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $29,370 $34,240 $32,810 $31,185 $23,080
Total Invoice $27,141 $31,258 $30,204 $28,599 $21,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,349
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9264, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,370$34,240$32,810$31,185$23,080
Adjustments for Features-1,590-2,615-2,665-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,780$31,625$30,145$29,660$23,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,845$2,365$1,880$0
Total Invoice$27,141$31,258$30,204$28,599$21,323
Adjustments for Features-1,469-2,387-2,453-1,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,672$28,871$27,751$27,200$21,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,199$2,079$1,528$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire $225$225  
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100 $100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass   $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,180$5,205$5,255$4,115$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$2,615$2,665$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,469-2,387-2,453-1,3990

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082011
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length189.8 in179.8 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Connection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested177550%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested172595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested313064%
Total Not Requested174036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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