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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: $22,995

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,802

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelSentraSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSLSR Turbo3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $21,500 $21,990 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $18,997 $20,429 $20,892 $21,826 $25,340
Premium Technology Package 3,820        
Floor mats 200 200 200 160 160
Cargo net 70 70 70    
Rear spoiler   340      
Premium Package     2,590    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800
Navigation Package       5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package       800  
Body kit       340 340
Satellite radio       350 350
Premium Technology Package 3,382        
Floor mats 169 169 169 119 119
Cargo net 49 49 49    
Rear spoiler   270      
Premium Package     2,293    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694
Navigation Package       5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package       694  
Body kit       262 262
Satellite radio       304 304
Options (change) 4,090 610 2,860 8,150 3,450
Options (change) 3,600 488 2,511 7,166 2,940
Destination 885 885 885 605 605
Total Price $24,965 $22,995 $25,735 $32,355 $31,455
Total Invoice $23,482 $21,802 $24,288 $29,597 $28,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,012
Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelSentraSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSLSR Turbo3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,965$22,995$25,735$32,355$31,455
Adjustments for Features-3,485-1,755-1,5850-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,480$21,240$24,150$32,355$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$2,910$1,700$0
Total Invoice$23,482$21,802$24,288$29,597$28,885
Adjustments for Features-3,278-1,664-1,4960-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,204$20,138$22,792$29,597$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$66$0$2,654$1,447$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172017201720062006
ModelSentraSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSLSR Turbo3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200    
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10   
Visor mirror, passenger $10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,125$4,395$4,225$2,640$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$1,755$1,585$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,278-1,664-1,4960-735

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172006
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length182.1 in192.3 in
Width69.3 in70.4 in
Height58.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested298059%
Total Not Requested207541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested208067%
Total Not Requested102533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested357583%
Total Not Requested75017%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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