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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: $22,680

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $16,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,976

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelSentraMaximaMaxima
Trim2.0SLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $18,084 $35,182 $38,212
Mud guards 150    
Special Value Package 990    
Leather seating surfaces 900    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130    
Floor mats 120 300 300
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Rear spoiler   405 405
Mud guards 115    
Special Value Package 859    
Leather seating surfaces 780    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112    
Floor mats 94 234 234
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 2,530 705 705
Options (change) 2,132 578 578
Destination 760 885 885
Total Price $22,680 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $20,976 $36,645 $39,675

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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: $11,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,603
Model Year201120182018
ModelSentraMaximaMaxima
Trim2.0SLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,680$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-5,430-7,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,680$33,850$34,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$20,976$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-5,066-7,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,976$31,579$32,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120182018
ModelSentraMaximaMaxima
Trim2.0SLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $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
Total Value of Features$2,625$8,055$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,430$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,066-7,398

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelSentraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length179.8 in192.8 in
Width70.5 in73.2 in
Height59.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1820100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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