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Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,405

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,300 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $17,020 $21,826 $25,340
Sunroof Package 700    
Floor mats 150 160 160
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600    
Audio Fanatic Package 650    
Interior air filter 50    
Satellite radio 350 350 350
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Sport Plus Package   2,600  
Body kit   340 340
Sunroof Package 607    
Floor mats 113 119 119
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520    
Audio Fanatic Package 564    
Interior air filter 40    
Satellite radio 304 304 304
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Sport Plus Package   2,255  
Body kit   262 262
Options (change) 2,500 4,100 850
Options (change) 2,148 3,541 685
Destination 605 605 605
Total Price $21,405 $28,305 $28,855
Total Invoice $19,773 $25,972 $26,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,338
Model Year200620062006
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$21,405$28,305$28,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,405$26,950$26,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$19,773$25,972$26,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,243-2,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$24,729$24,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$618$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062006
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,450$2,805$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,243-2,519

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in110.2 in
Length177.5 in192.3 in
Width67.3 in70.4 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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