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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: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,550

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $6,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelSentraAltima
Trim2.0SL2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,660 $27,660
Base Invoice $18,334 $25,283
Sunroof 850 800
Mud guards 140  
Cargo organizer 150  
Floor mats 165 185
Bodyside moldings 150 170
Rear spoiler 210 395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Sunroof 738 729
Mud guards 106  
Cargo organizer 130  
Floor mats 130 152
Bodyside moldings 116 151
Rear spoiler 167 329
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109  
Options (change) 1,790 1,550
Options (change) 1,496 1,361
Destination 720 790
Total Price $22,170 $30,000
Total Invoice $20,550 $27,434

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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: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,461
Model Year20092013
ModelSentraAltima
Trim2.0SL2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$22,170$30,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,170$27,350
Total Invoice$20,550$27,434
Adjustments for Features0-2,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,550$25,011

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelSentraAltima
Trim2.0SL2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,690$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,423

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length179.8 in191.5 in
Width70.5 in72.0 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 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%

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