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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,405

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $18,300
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $17,020
Floor mats 160 160 150
Rear spoiler 270    
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio   350 350
ABS and Side Airbags Package     600
Sunroof Package     700
Audio Fanatic Package     650
Interior air filter     50
Floor mats 121 121 113
Rear spoiler 207    
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio   304 304
ABS and Side Airbags Package     520
Sunroof Package     607
Audio Fanatic Package     564
Interior air filter     40
Options (change) 1,330 1,410 2,500
Options (change) 1,108 1,205 2,148
Destination 605 605 605
Total Price $29,835 $32,015 $21,405
Total Invoice $27,224 $29,247 $19,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,599
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$29,835$32,015$21,405
Adjustments for Features-2,030-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,805$28,460$21,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$0
Total Invoice$27,224$29,247$19,773
Adjustments for Features-1,852-3,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,372$25,999$19,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSESLSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,655$5,180$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,852-3,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in99.8 in
Length193.5 in177.5 in
Width71.7 in67.3 in
Height58.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.2,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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