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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: $25,245

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,699

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,570 $32,690 $19,990 $21,500
Base Invoice $26,621 $30,453 $18,997 $20,429
Floor mats 225 225 200 200
Technology Package 2,190 1,180    
Sunroof 800      
Rear spoiler 405 405   340
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350 350
Premium Technology Package     3,820 2,360
Floor mats 175 175 169 169
Technology Package 1,939 1,044    
Sunroof 708      
Rear spoiler 344 344   270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276 276 266 266
Premium Technology Package     3,382 2,089
Options (change) 3,970 2,160 4,370 3,250
Options (change) 3,442 1,839 3,817 2,794
Destination 885 885 885 885
Total Price $33,425 $35,735 $25,245 $25,635
Total Invoice $30,948 $33,177 $23,699 $24,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,286
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,425$35,735$25,245$25,635
Adjustments for Features-1,040-1,6400-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,385$34,095$25,245$25,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,710$0$90
Total Invoice$30,948$33,177$23,699$24,108
Adjustments for Features-963-1,5230-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,985$31,654$23,699$23,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,669$0$127

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,265$2,865$1,225$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$1,640$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-963-1,5230-282

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172017
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in182.1 in
Width72.0 in69.3 in
Height57.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested2575100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested470593%
Total Not Requested3507%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested218086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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