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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $48

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelSentraSentraCivic
TrimSRSLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $22,105
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $20,540
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Navigation system     1,500
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Floor mats 148 148  
Navigation system     1,389
Options (change) 2,770 1,310 1,500
Options (change) 2,441 1,148 1,389
Destination 835 835 790
Total Price $24,015 $24,315 $24,395
Total Invoice $22,671 $23,046 $22,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,852
Model Year201620162012
ModelSentraSentraCivic
TrimSRSLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTA5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,015$24,315$24,395
Adjustments for Features-2,970-3,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,045$21,245$24,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$22,671$23,046$22,719
Adjustments for Features-2,804-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,867$20,136$22,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$269$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201620162012
ModelSentraSentraCivic
TrimSRSLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,990$4,090$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$3,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,804-2,9100

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20162012
ModelSentraCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length182.1 in177.3 in
Width69.3 in69.0 in
Height58.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested250062%
Total Not Requested150538%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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