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Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $15,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $13,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraMaximaMaxima
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $32,420 $35,120
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $29,695 $32,163
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600    
Sunroof Package 700 700 700    
Special Edition Package 500        
Floor mats 150 150 150 195 195
Interior air filter 50 50 50    
Satellite radio 350 350 350    
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650    
Rear spoiler         375
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520    
Sunroof Package 607 607 607    
Special Edition Package 433        
Floor mats 113 113 113 146 146
Interior air filter 40 40 40    
Satellite radio 304 304 304    
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564    
Rear spoiler         298
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 195 570
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 146 444
Destination 605 605 605 780 780
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $33,395 $36,470
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $30,621 $33,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,524
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraMaximaMaxima
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$18,155$21,205$21,405$33,395$36,470
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-3,640-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$29,755$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$1,425
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$30,621$33,387
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-3,338-4,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$27,283$28,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0$1,261

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraMaximaMaxima
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$850$1,825$1,675$4,490$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$3,640$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-3,338-4,843

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelSentraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in109.3 in
Length177.5 in190.6 in
Width67.3 in73.2 in
Height55.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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

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