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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $19,395 $21,063
Premium Package 4,200   2,590 1,130
Stability control 900 900    
Sport Package 1,300      
Floor mats 175 175 180 180
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Door sill trim plates 170 170    
Rear spoiler   370   340
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Premium Package 3,643   2,293 1,000
Stability control 780 780    
Sport Package 1,127      
Floor mats 137 137 148 148
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Door sill trim plates 134 134    
Rear spoiler   292   270
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 2,707 1,684
Destination 695 695 835 835
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $22,937 $23,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,065
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,410$32,980$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features-315-3650-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,095$32,615$24,365$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$340
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features-287-3360-283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,105$30,002$22,937$23,299
Cost Above Minimum$1,103$0$0$362

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents $100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,165$2,800$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$365$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-287-3360-283

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082016
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested333083%
Total Not Requested67517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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