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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: $12,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $12,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelSentraAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,300 $32,690
Base Invoice $17,020 $30,453
Sunroof Package 700  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600  
Audio Fanatic Package 650  
Floor mats 150 210
Interior air filter 50  
Satellite radio 350  
Rear spoiler   405
Sunroof Package 607  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520  
Audio Fanatic Package 564  
Floor mats 113 159
Interior air filter 40  
Satellite radio 304  
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 2,500 615
Options (change) 2,148 503
Destination 605 835
Total Price $21,405 $34,140
Total Invoice $19,773 $31,791

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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: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,206
Model Year20062016
ModelSentraAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,405$34,140
Adjustments for Features0-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,405$26,825
Total Invoice$19,773$31,791
Adjustments for Features0-6,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$24,979

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062016
ModelSentraAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,300$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,812

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062016
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in109.3 in
Length177.5 in191.9 in
Width67.3 in72.0 in
Height55.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.3,412 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 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 airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
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 3.5 SL

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

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