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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: $24,215

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,771

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $20,670 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $18,921 $19,641 $24,860 $23,697
Floor mats 180 180 180 180
Premium Package 2,230 1,130   2,130
Navigation Package 720 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350    
Rear spoiler   340 375  
Premium Audio Package     990  
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Fog lights     315  
Door sill trim plates     175 175
Sport Package       2,370
Floor mats 148 148 146 146
Premium Package 1,974 1,000   1,848
Navigation Package 637 637    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266    
Rear spoiler   270 303  
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) 3,480 2,720 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 3,025 2,321 3,233 5,719
Destination 825 825 780 780
Total Price $24,215 $24,215 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $22,771 $22,787 $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: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,236
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,215$24,215$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features0-325-1,255-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,215$23,890$30,090$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$22,771$22,787$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features0-306-1,156-1,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,771$22,481$27,717$28,567
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0$850

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$1,325$1,650$2,580$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$1,255$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-306-1,156-1,629

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152012
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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested65026%
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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