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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: $22,170

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $4,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,550

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $3,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSentraAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.0SL2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,660 $24,820 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $18,334 $23,164 $22,681 $26,565
Sunroof 850      
Mud guards 140      
Cargo organizer 150      
Floor mats 165 175 175 175
Bodyside moldings 150      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Rear spoiler 210 370   370
Fog lights   310    
Sport Package     1,300  
Premium Package     4,200  
Stability control     900  
Sunroof 738      
Mud guards 106      
Cargo organizer 130      
Floor mats 130 137 137 137
Bodyside moldings 116      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109      
Rear spoiler 167 292   292
Fog lights   251    
Sport Package     1,127  
Premium Package     3,643  
Stability control     780  
Options (change) 1,790 855 6,575 545
Options (change) 1,496 680 5,687 429
Destination 720 695 695 695
Total Price $22,170 $26,370 $31,740 $29,910
Total Invoice $20,550 $24,539 $29,063 $27,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,616
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSentraAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.0SL2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,170$26,370$31,740$29,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-2,100-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,170$24,895$29,640$27,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,745$2,490
Total Invoice$20,550$24,539$29,063$27,689
Adjustments for Features0-1,373-1,923-2,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,550$23,166$27,140$25,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,974$2,185

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelSentraAltimaAltimaAltima
Trim2.0SL2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Stability control  $400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Traction control  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100 $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,015$3,490$4,115$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$2,100$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,373-1,923-2,338

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092008
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length179.8 in189.8 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Traction control100No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160045%
Total Not Requested192555%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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