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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: $23,950

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $16,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,118

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $14,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelSentraMaxima
TrimSLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,590 $35,120
Base Invoice $18,270 $32,163
Leather Package 1,030  
Premium Package 1,200  
Navigation Package 650  
Floor mats 170 195
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 235
Rear spoiler 295 375
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Leather Package 894  
Premium Package 1,041  
Navigation Package 564  
Floor mats 136 146
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 183
Rear spoiler 240 298
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Options (change) 3,570 4,155
Options (change) 3,058 3,533
Destination 790 780
Total Price $23,950 $40,055
Total Invoice $22,118 $36,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,714
Model Year20132012
ModelSentraMaxima
TrimSLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$23,950$40,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,950$38,250
Total Invoice$22,118$36,476
Adjustments for Features0-1,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,118$34,832

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelSentraMaxima
TrimSLSV
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,075$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,644

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelSentraMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length182.1 in190.6 in
Width69.3 in73.2 in
Height58.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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