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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: $25,430

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $12,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,944

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $10,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSVSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $21,500 $21,990
Base Invoice $30,097 $20,429 $20,892
Tech Package 2,250    
Sport Package 2,300    
Rear spoiler 0 340  
Floor mats 180 200 200
Premium Technology Package   2,360  
Cargo net   70 70
Door sill trim plates   75 75
Premium Package     2,590
Tech Package 1,952    
Sport Package 1,995    
Rear spoiler 0 270  
Floor mats 135 169 169
Premium Technology Package   2,089  
Cargo net   49 49
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Premium Package     2,293
Options (change) 4,730 3,045 2,935
Options (change) 4,082 2,630 2,564
Destination 695 885 885
Total Price $38,285 $25,430 $25,810
Total Invoice $34,874 $23,944 $24,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,653
Model Year200920172017
ModelMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSVSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,285$25,430$25,810
Adjustments for Features-1,480-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,805$23,230$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,580
Total Invoice$34,874$23,944$24,341
Adjustments for Features-1,348-2,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,526$21,873$24,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,468

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200920172017
ModelMaximaSentraSentra
TrimSVSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,580$4,300$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,348-2,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in69.3 in
Height57.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested131554%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested113045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested67522%

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