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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: $23,230

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,552

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelSentraMaximaMaxima
TrimSE-R Spec VSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $19,181 $25,511 $27,437
Sunroof 750 900 900
Floor mats 165 160 160
Bodyside moldings 150    
Satellite radio 150   350
Audio Package 750    
Bluetooth cell phone link   300 300
Rear spoiler   270  
Sunroof 651 780 780
Floor mats 129 121 121
Bodyside moldings 115    
Satellite radio 130   304
Audio Package 651    
Bluetooth cell phone link   260 260
Rear spoiler   207  
Options (change) 1,965 1,630 1,710
Options (change) 1,676 1,368 1,465
Destination 695 605 605
Total Price $23,230 $30,135 $32,315
Total Invoice $21,552 $27,484 $29,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,761
Model Year200820062006
ModelSentraMaximaMaxima
TrimSE-R Spec VSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,230$30,135$32,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,230$27,755$28,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$655
Total Invoice$21,552$27,484$29,507
Adjustments for Features0-2,171-3,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,552$25,313$25,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$628

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820062006
ModelSentraMaximaMaxima
TrimSE-R Spec VSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,630$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,171-3,566

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelSentraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.2 in
Length179.8 in193.5 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in
Height59.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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

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