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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: $24,630

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $20,690 $23,120 $22,670
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Stability control 900 900      
Premium Package 4,200   3,560   2,590
6-speed shiftable CVT 500        
Sport Package 1,300        
Floor mats 175 175 200 200 200
Door sill trim plates 170 170 75 75 75
Rear spoiler   370   340  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735      
Stability control 780 780      
Premium Package 3,643   3,150   2,293
6-speed shiftable CVT 461        
Sport Package 1,127        
Floor mats 137 137 169 169 169
Door sill trim plates 134 134 53 53 53
Rear spoiler   292   270  
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 3,835 615 2,865
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 3,372 492 2,515
Destination 695 695 895 895 895
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $25,420 $24,630 $26,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,146
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,410$32,980$25,420$24,630$26,430
Adjustments for Features-940-990-1,900-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,470$31,990$23,520$22,755$26,430
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$765$0$3,675

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$2,840$2,890$3,800$3,775$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$990$1,900$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-858-911-319-1060

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082019
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
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
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%

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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested333079%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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