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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: $23,950

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,118

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $19,590
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $18,270
Premium Package 2,460   1,200
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175 170
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370 295
Navigation Package     650
Leather Package     1,030
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225
Premium Package 2,134   1,041
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134 136
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295 240
Navigation Package     564
Leather Package     894
Illuminated door sill trim plates     183
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 3,570
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 3,058
Destination 695 695 790
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $23,950
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $22,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,870
Model Year200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,180$33,390$23,950
Adjustments for Features-1,790-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,390$31,700$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$22,118
Adjustments for Features-1,644-1,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,988$29,178$22,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,190$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200920092013
ModelAltimaAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,265$3,165$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,644-1,5560

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,146 lb.2,823 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested275062%
Total Not Requested170038%
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 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
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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