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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: $21,890

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaSentra
TrimVC-T SRSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $20,990
Floor mats 245 120
Floor mats 0 94
Options (change) 245 120
Options (change) 0 94
Destination 975 780
Total Price $32,120 $21,890

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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 VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,597
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaSentra
TrimVC-T SRSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$32,120$21,890
Adjustments for Features-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,935$21,890

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaSentra
TrimVC-T SRSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,630$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in105.7 in
Length192.9 in179.8 in
Width72.9 in70.5 in
Height56.7 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.1 ft3

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