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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $7,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim2.5 SL2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,920 $19,760
Base Invoice $25,813 $18,428
Technology Package 1,090  
Sunroof 800  
Floor mats 210 120
Bodyside moldings 180  
Rear spoiler 405  
Mud guards   160
Special Value Package   990
Leather seating surfaces   900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135
Interior ambient lighting   250
Technology Package 957  
Sunroof 702  
Floor mats 159 94
Bodyside moldings 164  
Rear spoiler 344  
Mud guards   118
Special Value Package   859
Leather seating surfaces   780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116
Interior ambient lighting   196
Options (change) 2,685 2,555
Options (change) 2,326 2,163
Destination 810 780
Total Price $31,415 $23,095
Total Invoice $28,949 $21,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,330
Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim2.5 SL2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,415$23,095
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,975$23,095
Total Invoice$28,949$21,371
Adjustments for Features-2,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,701$21,371

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim2.5 SL2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,055$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2480

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length191.5 in179.8 in
Width72.0 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested178098%
Total Not Requested402%

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