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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: $25,215

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $5,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,857

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $4,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelAltimaSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5 SLSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,660 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $25,283 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Floor mats 185 200 200 200
Technology Package 1,090      
Rear spoiler 395   340  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 350 350 350
Sunroof 800      
Premium Package   3,560   2,590
Floor mats 152 169 169 169
Technology Package 946      
Rear spoiler 329   270  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 266 266 266
Sunroof 729      
Premium Package   3,150   2,293
Options (change) 2,705 4,110 890 3,140
Options (change) 2,339 3,585 705 2,728
Destination 790 885 885 885
Total Price $31,155 $25,495 $25,215 $26,515
Total Invoice $28,412 $23,951 $23,857 $24,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,700
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelAltimaSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5 SLSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,155$25,495$25,215$26,515
Adjustments for Features-690-1,900-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,465$23,595$23,340$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$3,175
Total Invoice$28,412$23,951$23,857$24,979
Adjustments for Features-629-1,785-1,7740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,783$22,166$22,083$24,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0$2,896

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelAltimaSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5 SLSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure warning$200   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,215$3,425$3,400$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$1,900$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-629-1,785-1,7740

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132018
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in182.1 in
Width72.0 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested358085%
Total Not Requested65015%

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 system200Yes
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 reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested268086%
Total Not Requested45014%

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