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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: $24,170

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $12,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SLSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $21,160
Floor mats 235 165
Rear spoiler 405  
Sunroof   750
Limited-slip front differential   400
Audio Package   850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Floor mats 0 130
Rear spoiler 344  
Sunroof   651
Limited-slip front differential   347
Audio Package   738
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   109
Options (change) 640 2,290
Options (change) 344 1,975
Destination 885 720
Total Price $37,035 $24,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,480
Model Year20182009
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SLSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,035$24,170
Adjustments for Features-8,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,445$24,170

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182009
ModelAltimaSentra
Trim3.5 SLSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,990$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182009
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length191.9 in179.8 in
Width72.0 in70.5 in
Height57.8 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,078 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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