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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: $24,350

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,674

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,640 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $18,521 $24,860 $23,697
Leather Package 1,030    
Floor mats 180 180 180
Navigation Package 800    
Premium Package 1,200   2,130
Rear spoiler 340 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Premium Audio Package   990  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Door sill trim plates   175 175
Sport Package     2,370
Leather Package 904    
Floor mats 148 146 146
Navigation Package 702    
Premium Package 1,053   1,848
Rear spoiler 270 303  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Premium Audio Package   859  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Door sill trim plates   126 126
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 3,900 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 3,343 3,233 5,719
Destination 810 780 780
Total Price $24,350 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $22,674 $28,873 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,388
Model Year201420122012
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4175hp I4270hp 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)205/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,350$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features0-880-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,350$30,465$31,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$22,674$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features0-811-1,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,674$28,062$28,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$848

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420122012
ModelSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSL2.5 SL3.5 SR
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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$1,300$2,180$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-811-1,286

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142012
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height58.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172570%
Total Not Requested75030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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