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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: $24,215

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,771

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $18,921 $19,641
Premium Package 2,460   2,230 1,130
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 175 175 180 180
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Door sill trim plates 170 170    
Stability control   600    
Rear spoiler   370   340
Navigation Package     720 720
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Premium Package 2,134   1,974 1,000
6-speed shiftable CVT 463      
Floor mats 134 134 148 148
Technology Package 1,735 1,735    
Door sill trim plates 134 134    
Stability control   520    
Rear spoiler   295   270
Navigation Package     637 637
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 3,480 2,720
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 3,025 2,321
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $24,215 $24,215
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $22,771 $22,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,163
Model Year2009200920152015
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$31,180$33,390$24,215$24,215
Adjustments for Features-2,165-2,0650-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,015$31,325$24,215$23,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$325$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$22,771$22,787
Adjustments for Features-1,988-1,9010-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,644$28,833$22,771$22,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,189$290$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009200920152015
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$3,665$3,565$1,500$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$2,065$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,988-1,9010-306

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092015
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
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 Requested285064%
Total Not Requested160036%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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