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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: $21,055

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,469

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SRSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $18,300
Base Invoice $23,272 $17,020
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 175 150
ABS and Side Airbags Package   600
Sunroof Package   700
Audio Fanatic Package   650
Interior air filter   50
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 134 113
ABS and Side Airbags Package   520
Sunroof Package   607
Audio Fanatic Package   564
Interior air filter   40
Options (change) 2,545 2,150
Options (change) 2,190 1,844
Destination 760 605
Total Price $28,415 $21,055
Total Invoice $26,222 $19,469

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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: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,832
Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SRSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,415$21,055
Adjustments for Features-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,250$21,055
Total Invoice$26,222$19,469
Adjustments for Features-2,9210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,301$19,469

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112006
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,390$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.8 in
Length190.7 in177.5 in
Width70.7 in67.3 in
Height57.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.2,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.6 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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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