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Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,820

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $6,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,367

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $6,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSentraSonataSonata
Trim2.0SLLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,070 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $17,786 $24,725 $26,345
Sunroof 750    
Mud guards 140    
Floor mats 165 100 100
Cargo mat   95 95
Sunroof 651    
Mud guards 106    
Floor mats 129 80 80
Cargo mat   77 77
Options (change) 1,055 195 195
Options (change) 886 157 157
Destination 695 775 775
Total Price $20,820 $27,415 $29,165
Total Invoice $19,367 $25,657 $27,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,757
Model Year200820122012
ModelSentraSonataSonata
Trim2.0SLLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,820$27,415$29,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,775-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,820$23,640$25,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$19,367$25,657$27,277
Adjustments for Features0-3,533-3,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,367$22,124$23,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,529

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820122012
ModelSentraSonataSonata
Trim2.0SLLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,225$6,000$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,775$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,533-3,624

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082012
ModelSentraSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length179.8 in189.8 in
Width70.5 in72.2 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.4 ft3

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