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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: $16,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,434

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSLPlatinum2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $19,660
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $18,334
Floor mats 220 220 165
Rear spoiler 405 405 210
Sunroof     850
Mud guards     140
Cargo organizer     150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
Floor mats 167 167 130
Rear spoiler 344 344 167
Sunroof     738
Mud guards     106
Cargo organizer     130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     109
Options (change) 625 625 1,640
Options (change) 511 511 1,380
Destination 885 885 720
Total Price $38,760 $41,850 $22,020
Total Invoice $36,168 $39,048 $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: $9,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,421
Model Year201720172009
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSLPlatinum2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$38,760$41,850$22,020
Adjustments for Features-6,765-9,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,995$32,585$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0
Total Invoice$36,168$39,048$20,434
Adjustments for Features-6,313-8,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,855$30,403$20,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201720172009
ModelMaximaMaximaSentra
TrimSLPlatinum2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$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 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$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 
Total Value of Features$9,190$11,690$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,765$9,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,313-8,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172009
ModelMaximaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length192.8 in179.8 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height56.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.1 ft3

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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 organizer100No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

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