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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: $24,775

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,854

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelSentraCivic
TrimSE-R Spec VSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,105
Base Invoice $19,571 $20,350
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 160  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Floor mats 120  
Navigation system   2,000
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 118  
Bodyside moldings 123  
Interior ambient lighting 196  
Floor mats 94  
Navigation system   1,834
Options (change) 3,285 2,000
Options (change) 2,786 1,834
Destination 780 670
Total Price $25,055 $24,775
Total Invoice $23,137 $22,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,155
Model Year20122009
ModelSentraCivic
TrimSE-R Spec VSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,055$24,775
Adjustments for Features0-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,055$23,830
Total Invoice$23,137$22,854
Adjustments for Features0-872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,137$21,982

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122009
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
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
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$775$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-872

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122009
ModelSentraCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in176.7 in
Width70.5 in69.0 in
Height59.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested220078%
Total Not Requested63022%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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