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Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,345

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $700

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,746

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSentraCivic
TrimSE-R Spec VSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $22,555
Base Invoice $19,729 $20,956
Limited-slip front differential 400  
Sunroof 750  
Audio Package 850  
Floor mats 165  
Limited-slip front differential 347  
Sunroof 651  
Audio Package 738  
Floor mats 130  
Options (change) 2,165 0
Options (change) 1,866 0
Destination 720 790
Total Price $24,045 $23,345
Total Invoice $22,315 $21,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,482
Model Year20092012
ModelSentraCivic
TrimSE-R Spec VSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$24,045$23,345
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,045$22,365
Total Invoice$22,315$21,746
Adjustments for Features0-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,315$20,833

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092012
ModelSentraCivic
TrimSE-R Spec VSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$765$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092012
ModelSentraCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in105.1 in
Length179.8 in177.3 in
Width70.5 in69.0 in
Height59.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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