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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: $23,950

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,118

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,590 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $18,270 $22,681 $26,565
Leather Package 1,030    
Premium Package 1,200 4,200  
Navigation Package 650    
Floor mats 170 175 175
Rear spoiler 295   370
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225    
Sport Package   1,300  
Stability control   900 900
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Leather Package 894    
Premium Package 1,041 3,643  
Navigation Package 564    
Floor mats 136 137 137
Rear spoiler 240   292
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183    
Sport Package   1,127  
Stability control   780 780
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Options (change) 3,570 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 3,058 8,016 3,078
Destination 790 695 695
Total Price $23,950 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $22,118 $31,392 $30,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,550
Model Year201320082008
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,950$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,765-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,950$32,645$31,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$22,118$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features0-1,610-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,118$29,782$28,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,114$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320082008
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,675$3,440$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,610-1,670

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132008
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in189.8 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height58.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft317.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192555%
Total Not Requested160045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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