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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: $23,955

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,149

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,080 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $18,725 $23,337 $27,221
Upgrade Package 2,200    
Mud guards 140    
Navigation system 400    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 110 175 175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler     370
Upgrade Package 1,908    
Mud guards 106    
Navigation system 347    
Bodyside moldings 116    
Floor mats 88 134 134
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Stability control     520
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 3,125 5,135 3,145
Options (change) 2,674 4,466 2,684
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $23,955 $31,010 $33,220
Total Invoice $22,149 $28,498 $30,600

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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: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,887
Model Year201020092009
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,955$31,010$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,855-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,955$26,155$28,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$22,149$28,498$30,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,462-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,149$24,036$26,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,184

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020092009
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $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
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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$1,075$5,930$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,855$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,462-4,380

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,078 lb.3,424 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.3 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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested138062%
Total Not Requested85038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested172595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122528%
Total Not Requested322572%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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