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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: $25,245

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $21,500 $28,995 $35,510
Premium Technology Package 3,820 2,360    
Floor mats 200 200 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 375 375
Rear spoiler   340 405 405
Technology Package     1,290  
Premium Technology Package 3,382 2,089    
Floor mats 169 169 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 0 0
Rear spoiler   270 344 344
Technology Package     0  
Options (change) 4,370 3,250 2,305 1,015
Options (change) 3,817 2,794 344 344
Destination 885 885 885 885
Total Price $25,245 $25,635 $32,185 $37,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,530
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,245$25,635$32,185$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,240-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,245$25,335$30,945$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,225$1,525$2,465$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,240$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-47-60

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172018
ModelSentraAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in191.9 in
Width69.3 in72.0 in
Height58.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested470593%
Total Not Requested3507%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested218086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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