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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: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $9,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $8,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201520152015
ModelSentraSentraSentraAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $24,720 $28,150 $29,830
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $23,041 $26,232 $27,575
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600      
Floor mats 150 150 150 135 135 135
Sunroof Package 700 700 700      
Special Edition Package 500          
Interior air filter 50 50 50      
Satellite radio 350 350 350      
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650      
Convenience Package       1,350    
Cargo mat       75 75 75
Bodyside moldings       205 205 205
Rear spoiler       405 405 405
Sunroof         800  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520      
Floor mats 113 113 113 106 106 106
Sunroof Package 607 607 607      
Special Edition Package 433          
Interior air filter 40 40 40      
Satellite radio 304 304 304      
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564      
Convenience Package       1,194    
Cargo mat       53 53 53
Bodyside moldings       185 185 185
Rear spoiler       344 344 344
Sunroof         702  
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 2,170 1,620 820
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 1,882 1,390 688
Destination 605 605 605 825 825 825
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $27,715 $30,595 $31,475
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $25,748 $28,447 $29,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,887
Model Year200620062006201520152015
ModelSentraSentraSentraAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M6CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$18,155$21,205$21,405$27,715$30,595$31,475
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-4,415-5,840-5,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$23,300$24,755$25,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$1,455$2,385
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$25,748$28,447$29,088
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-4,102-5,430-5,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$21,646$23,017$23,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0$1,371$2,091

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062006201520152015
ModelSentraSentraSentraAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manual  $150   
CVT   $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote start   $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Lane departure warning     $200
Moving object detection, rear     $25
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Traction control   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system     $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$925$1,900$1,750$5,340$6,765$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$4,415$5,840$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-4,102-5,430-5,351

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062015
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in109.3 in
Length177.5 in191.5 in
Width67.3 in72.0 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90063%
Total Not Requested52537%

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