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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: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $20,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $19,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSLPlatinum1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $15,200 $18,100 $18,300
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $14,137 $16,834 $17,020
Floor mats 220 220 150 150 150
Rear spoiler 405 405      
ABS and Side Airbags Package     600 600 600
Sunroof Package     700 700 700
Special Edition Package     500    
Interior air filter     50 50 50
Satellite radio     350 350 350
Audio Fanatic Package       650 650
Floor mats 167 167 113 113 113
Rear spoiler 344 344      
ABS and Side Airbags Package     520 520 520
Sunroof Package     607 607 607
Special Edition Package     433    
Interior air filter     40 40 40
Satellite radio     304 304 304
Audio Fanatic Package       564 564
Options (change) 625 625 2,350 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 511 511 2,017 2,148 2,148
Destination 885 885 605 605 605
Total Price $38,760 $41,850 $18,155 $21,205 $21,405
Total Invoice $36,168 $39,048 $16,759 $19,587 $19,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,470
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSLPlatinum1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$38,760$41,850$18,155$21,205$21,405
Adjustments for Features-9,580-12,0800-975-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,180$29,770$18,155$20,230$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$2,075$2,425
Total Invoice$36,168$39,048$16,759$19,587$19,773
Adjustments for Features-8,939-11,2710-901-762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,229$27,777$16,759$18,686$19,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$1,927$2,252

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSLPlatinum1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0  
4-speed automatic   $800 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app $25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Around view cameras $500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150   
Moving object detection, front $25   
Moving object detection, rear $25   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250   
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers $175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Heated front seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$11,355$13,855$1,775$2,750$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,580$12,080$0$975$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,939-11,2710-901-762

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.8 in
Length192.8 in177.5 in
Width73.2 in67.3 in
Height56.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,514 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

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%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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