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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: $24,940

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,644

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelAltimaSentraSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SRSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $23,272 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Premium Package 2,380 3,560   2,590
Sport Package 2,370      
Technology Package 1,780      
Floor mats 175 200 200 200
Door sill trim plates 170 75 75 75
Rear spoiler     340  
Premium Package 2,064 3,150   2,293
Sport Package 2,056      
Technology Package 1,543      
Floor mats 134 169 169 169
Door sill trim plates 134 53 53 53
Rear spoiler     270  
Options (change) 6,875 3,835 615 2,865
Options (change) 5,931 3,372 492 2,515
Destination 760 885 885 885
Total Price $32,745 $25,220 $24,940 $26,240
Total Invoice $29,963 $23,738 $23,644 $24,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,566
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelAltimaSentraSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SRSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,745$25,220$24,940$26,240
Adjustments for Features-580-1,900-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,165$23,320$23,065$26,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$3,175
Total Invoice$29,963$23,738$23,644$24,766
Adjustments for Features-531-1,788-1,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,432$21,950$21,866$24,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$84$0$2,900

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelAltimaSentraSentraSentra
Trim3.5 SRSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,080$3,400$3,375$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$1,900$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-531-1,788-1,7780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112018
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested335579%
Total Not Requested87521%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested245578%
Total Not Requested67522%

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