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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: $23,955

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $12,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,149

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelSentraMaximaMaxima
TrimSE-R Spec VSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,080 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $18,725 $26,229 $28,286
Upgrade Package 2,200    
Mud guards 140    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 110 175 175
Navigation system 400 1,800 1,800
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler     370
Upgrade Package 1,908    
Mud guards 106    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Bodyside moldings 116    
Floor mats 88 131 131
Navigation system 347 1,561 1,561
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 3,125 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 2,674 6,211 4,289
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $23,955 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $22,149 $33,135 $33,270

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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: $6,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,982
Model Year201020082008
ModelSentraMaximaMaxima
TrimSE-R Spec VSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,955$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,505-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,955$30,945$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$22,149$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,004-4,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,149$28,131$28,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$215

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201020082008
ModelSentraMaximaMaxima
TrimSE-R Spec VSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,450$6,955$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,505$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,004-4,924

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102008
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.3,579 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested118053%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested187588%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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