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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: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $19,729 $21,826 $25,340
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Floor mats 165 160 160
Bodyside moldings 150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 230  
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Sport Plus Package   2,600  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Body kit   340 340
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Floor mats 130 119 119
Bodyside moldings 116    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 172  
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Sport Plus Package   2,255  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Body kit   262 262
Options (change) 2,440 4,780 1,300
Options (change) 2,091 4,103 1,075
Destination 720 605 605
Total Price $24,320 $28,985 $29,305
Total Invoice $22,540 $26,534 $27,020

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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: $1,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,594
Model Year200920062006
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,320$28,985$29,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,905-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$27,080$26,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$0
Total Invoice$22,540$26,534$27,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,744-2,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$24,790$24,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$656$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920062006
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 
Brake assist $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,325$3,230$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,744-2,886

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.2 in
Length179.8 in192.3 in
Width70.5 in70.4 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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