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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: $24,785

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,934

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelSentraCivicCivic
TrimSE-R Spec VEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $23,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $19,571 $22,016 $24,609
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 160    
Floor mats 120    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
Navigation system   1,000  
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 118    
Floor mats 94    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
Navigation system   926  
Options (change) 3,015 1,000 0
Options (change) 2,583 926 0
Destination 780 835 835
Total Price $24,785 $25,535 $27,335
Total Invoice $22,934 $23,777 $25,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,215
Model Year201220162016
ModelSentraCivicCivic
TrimSE-R Spec VEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG31/42 MPG31/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8180, 8450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,785$25,535$27,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$21,685$20,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$22,934$23,777$25,444
Adjustments for Features0-3,585-6,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,934$20,192$18,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201220162016
ModelSentraCivicCivic
TrimSE-R Spec VEX-LTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,325$5,175$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,585-6,725

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122016
ModelSentraCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in182.3 in
Width70.5 in70.8 in
Height59.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.2,899 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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