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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: $23,805

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,033

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelSentraAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,080 $32,690
Base Invoice $18,725 $30,453
Upgrade Package 2,200  
Mud guards 140  
Navigation system 400  
Floor mats 110 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Rear spoiler   405
Upgrade Package 1,908  
Mud guards 106  
Navigation system 347  
Floor mats 88 175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109  
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 2,975 630
Options (change) 2,558 519
Destination 750 885
Total Price $23,805 $34,205
Total Invoice $22,033 $31,857

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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: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,161
Model Year20102017
ModelSentraAltima
TrimSE-R Spec V3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,805$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,805$28,125
Total Invoice$22,033$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-5,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,033$26,194

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102017
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$950$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,663

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102017
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length179.8 in191.9 in
Width70.5 in72.0 in
Height59.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,412 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 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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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