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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: $24,940

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,644

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $4,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelSentraSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSLSR Turbo3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package 3,560   2,590 2,460  
Floor mats 200 200 200 175 175
Door sill trim plates 75 75 75 170 170
Rear spoiler   340     370
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
Stability control         600
Premium Package 3,150   2,293 2,134  
Floor mats 169 169 169 134 134
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53 134 134
Rear spoiler   270     295
6-speed shiftable CVT       463  
Technology Package       1,735 1,735
Stability control         520
Options (change) 3,835 615 2,865 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 3,372 492 2,515 4,600 2,818
Destination 885 885 885 695 695
Total Price $25,220 $24,940 $26,240 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $23,738 $23,644 $24,766 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,880
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelSentraSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSLSR Turbo3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,220$24,940$26,240$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-1,900-1,8750-965-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,320$23,065$26,240$30,215$32,525
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$3,175$0$2,310
Total Invoice$23,738$23,644$24,766$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-1,788-1,7780-886-796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,950$21,866$24,766$27,746$29,938
Cost Above Minimum$84$0$2,900$0$2,192

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelSentraSentraSentraAltimaAltima
TrimSRSLSR Turbo3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$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$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,600$3,575$1,700$2,665$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$1,875$0$965$865
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,788-1,7780-886-796

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182009
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.3,146 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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested333079%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested70022%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested355080%
Total Not Requested90020%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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