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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: $23,080

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,323

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $7,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSentraAltima
Trim2.0SL2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $27,660
Base Invoice $18,084 $25,283
Special Value Package 990  
Mud guards 150  
Leather seating surfaces 900  
Navigation system 400  
Floor mats 120 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130  
Interior ambient lighting 240  
Technology Package   1,090
Bodyside moldings   170
Rear spoiler   395
Sunroof   800
Special Value Package 859  
Mud guards 115  
Leather seating surfaces 780  
Navigation system 347  
Floor mats 94 152
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112  
Interior ambient lighting 172  
Technology Package   946
Bodyside moldings   151
Rear spoiler   329
Sunroof   729
Options (change) 2,930 2,640
Options (change) 2,479 2,307
Destination 760 790
Total Price $23,080 $31,090
Total Invoice $21,323 $28,380

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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: $5,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,830
Model Year20112013
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$23,080$31,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$28,650
Total Invoice$21,323$28,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,323$26,153

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
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$1,615$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,227

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
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 Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested178098%
Total Not Requested402%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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