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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: $25,010

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $13,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,693

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $11,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMaximaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSVSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $30,097 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Tech Package 2,250      
Sport Package 2,300      
Rear spoiler 0   340  
Floor mats 180 200 200 200
Premium Package   3,560   2,590
Cargo net   70 70 70
Door sill trim plates   75 75 75
Tech Package 1,952      
Sport Package 1,995      
Rear spoiler 0   270  
Floor mats 135 169 169 169
Premium Package   3,150   2,293
Cargo net   49 49 49
Door sill trim plates   53 53 53
Options (change) 4,730 3,905 685 2,935
Options (change) 4,082 3,421 541 2,564
Destination 695 885 885 885
Total Price $38,285 $25,290 $25,010 $26,310
Total Invoice $34,874 $23,787 $23,693 $24,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,905
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMaximaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSVSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,285$25,290$25,010$26,310
Adjustments for Features-1,155-1,900-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,130$23,390$23,135$26,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$3,175
Total Invoice$34,874$23,787$23,693$24,815
Adjustments for Features-1,052-1,787-1,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,822$22,000$21,917$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$83$0$2,898

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMaximaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSVSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Media drive$15   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$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$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$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$3,255$4,000$3,975$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$1,900$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,052-1,787-1,7760

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092018
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
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested131554%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested333079%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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