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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: $20,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $19,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelSentraSentraSentraMaximaMaxima
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $34,530 $37,298
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600    
Sunroof Package 700 700 700    
Special Edition Package 500        
Floor mats 150 150 150 220 220
Interior air filter 50 50 50    
Satellite radio 350 350 350    
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650    
Rear spoiler       405 405
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520    
Sunroof Package 607 607 607    
Special Edition Package 433        
Floor mats 113 113 113 167 167
Interior air filter 40 40 40    
Satellite radio 304 304 304    
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564    
Rear spoiler       344 344
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 625 625
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 511 511
Destination 605 605 605 835 835
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $38,450 $41,420
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $35,876 $38,644

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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: $10,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,272
Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelSentraSentraSentraMaximaMaxima
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9?, 11?, 11
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$38,450$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-9,480-11,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$28,970$29,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$470
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$35,876$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-8,845-11,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$27,031$27,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0$436

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062006200620162016
ModelSentraSentraSentraMaximaMaxima
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Moving object detection, front    $25
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
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
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,750$2,600$11,255$13,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$9,480$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-8,845-11,177

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062016
ModelSentraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in109.3 in
Length177.5 in192.8 in
Width67.3 in73.2 in
Height55.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.3 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-dash200No
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 Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%

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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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