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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: $22,020

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $14,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,434

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $13,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSentraMaxima
Trim2.0SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,660 $35,120
Base Invoice $18,334 $32,163
Sunroof 850  
Mud guards 140  
Cargo organizer 150 145
Floor mats 165 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Rear spoiler 210 375
Cold Package   400
Sunroof 738  
Mud guards 106  
Cargo organizer 130 117
Floor mats 130 146
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109  
Rear spoiler 167 298
Cold Package   347
Options (change) 1,640 1,115
Options (change) 1,380 908
Destination 720 780
Total Price $22,020 $37,015
Total Invoice $20,434 $33,851

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,788
Model Year20092012
ModelSentraMaxima
Trim2.0SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$22,020$37,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,020$34,140
Total Invoice$20,434$33,851
Adjustments for Features0-2,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,434$31,222

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelSentraMaxima
Trim2.0SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,365$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,629

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelSentraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length179.8 in190.6 in
Width70.5 in73.2 in
Height59.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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