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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: $22,020

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $12,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,434

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $11,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaSentra
TrimSV2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $19,660
Base Invoice $30,097 $18,334
Floor mats 180 165
Cold Package 400  
Rear spoiler 370 210
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Cargo organizer 150 150
Sunroof   850
Mud guards   140
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Floor mats 135 130
Cold Package 347  
Rear spoiler 292 167
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Cargo organizer 113 130
Sunroof   738
Mud guards   106
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   109
Options (change) 1,400 1,640
Options (change) 1,147 1,380
Destination 695 720
Total Price $34,955 $22,020
Total Invoice $31,939 $20,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,061
Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaSentra
TrimSV2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$34,955$22,020
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,280$22,020
Total Invoice$31,939$20,434
Adjustments for Features-2,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,495$20,434

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaSentra
TrimSV2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,240$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4440

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length190.6 in179.8 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.8 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1180100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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