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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: $24,770

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SRSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $20,620
Base Invoice $22,727 $19,228
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,380  
Floor mats 175 120
Upgrade Package   2,600
Mud guards   150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   130
Bodyside moldings   150
Interior ambient lighting   240
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 2,064  
Floor mats 134 94
Upgrade Package   2,255
Mud guards   115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   112
Bodyside moldings   120
Interior ambient lighting   172
Options (change) 6,705 3,390
Options (change) 5,797 2,868
Destination 750 760
Total Price $31,975 $24,770
Total Invoice $29,274 $22,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,440
Model Year20102011
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SRSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,975$24,770
Adjustments for Features-4,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,630$24,770
Total Invoice$29,274$22,856
Adjustments for Features-3,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,296$22,856

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102011
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SRSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,270$925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102011
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in179.8 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,078 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77530%
Total Not Requested180070%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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