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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: $25,360

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,895

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSLSR Turbo3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,500 $21,990 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $20,429 $20,892 $22,681 $26,565
Premium Technology Package 2,360      
Floor mats 200 200 175 175
Door sill trim plates 75 75 170 170
Rear spoiler 340     370
Premium Package   2,590 4,200  
Sport Package     1,300  
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Premium Technology Package 2,089      
Floor mats 169 169 137 137
Door sill trim plates 53 53 134 134
Rear spoiler 270     292
Premium Package   2,293 3,643  
Sport Package     1,127  
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Options (change) 2,975 2,865 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 2,581 2,515 8,016 3,078
Destination 885 885 695 695
Total Price $25,360 $25,740 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $23,895 $24,292 $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: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,306
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSLSR Turbo3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4188hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTM6CVT-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)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,360$25,740$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-2,2000-1,265-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,160$25,740$33,145$31,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,580$1,480$0
Total Invoice$23,895$24,292$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-2,0730-1,154-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,822$24,292$30,238$29,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,470$1,110$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSLSR Turbo3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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$4,100$1,900$3,165$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0$1,265$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0730-1,154-1,210

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172008
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 Weight2,849 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

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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested113045%
Total Not Requested140055%

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 lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested67522%

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 headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
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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