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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelAltimaSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SRSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $23,272 $19,395 $21,063
Premium Package 2,380 2,590 1,130
Sport Package 2,370    
Floor mats 175 180 180
Technology Package 1,780    
Door sill trim plates 170    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Rear spoiler     340
Premium Package 2,064 2,293 1,000
Sport Package 2,056    
Floor mats 134 148 148
Technology Package 1,543    
Door sill trim plates 134    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 6,875 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 5,931 2,707 1,684
Destination 760 835 835
Total Price $32,745 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $29,963 $22,937 $23,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,068
Model Year201120162016
ModelAltimaSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SRSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,745$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-45-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$24,320$24,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$29,963$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features0-42-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$22,895$23,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201120162016
ModelAltimaSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SRSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,355$2,400$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42-325

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112016
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212583%
Total Not Requested45017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested335584%
Total Not Requested65016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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