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Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,845

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $5,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,238

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $5,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelSentraSentraElantra
TrimSR TurboNISMOGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,990 $24,990 $15,345
Base Invoice $20,892 $23,736 $14,918
Floor mats 200 200 95
Electronics Package 500 500  
Cargo net 70 70 50
7-speed shiftable CVT 0 0  
Comfort Package     1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Cargo mat     80
Floor mats 169 169 76
Electronics Package 391 365  
Cargo net 49 49 41
7-speed shiftable CVT 0 0  
Comfort Package     1,138
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Cargo mat     64
Options (change) 770 770 1,725
Options (change) 609 583 1,545
Destination 885 885 775
Total Price $23,645 $26,645 $17,845
Total Invoice $22,386 $25,204 $17,238

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $485
Model Year201720172012
ModelSentraSentraElantra
TrimSR TurboNISMOGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4188hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG27/33 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$23,645$26,645$17,845
Adjustments for Features-4,925-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,720$22,620$17,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$0
Total Invoice$22,386$25,204$17,238
Adjustments for Features-4,663-3,8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,723$21,397$17,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,674$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201720172012
ModelSentraSentraElantra
TrimSR TurboNISMOGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$5,075$4,175$150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,925$4,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,663-3,8070

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20172012
ModelSentraElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in178.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height58.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,661 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra NISMO

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Air conditioning900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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