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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: $25,285

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $15,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,906

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $13,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelSentraSentraSentraMaxima
TrimSRSLSR TurboSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $35,120
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $32,163
Premium Package 3,560   2,590  
Floor mats 200 200 200 195
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350 235
Cargo net 70 70 70  
Rear spoiler   340   0
Sport Package       2,100
Tech Package       1,850
Monitor Package       700
Premium Package 3,150   2,293  
Floor mats 169 169 169 146
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 266 183
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Rear spoiler   270   0
Sport Package       1,821
Tech Package       1,605
Monitor Package       607
Options (change) 4,180 960 3,210 5,080
Options (change) 3,634 754 2,777 4,362
Destination 885 885 885 780
Total Price $25,565 $25,285 $26,585 $40,980
Total Invoice $24,000 $23,906 $25,028 $37,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,098
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelSentraSentraSentraMaxima
TrimSRSLSR TurboSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,565$25,285$26,585$40,980
Adjustments for Features-1,900-1,8750-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$23,410$26,585$39,800
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$3,175$0
Total Invoice$24,000$23,906$25,028$37,305
Adjustments for Features-1,784-1,7730-1,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,216$22,133$25,028$36,231
Cost Above Minimum$83$0$2,895$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelSentraSentraSentraMaxima
TrimSRSLSR TurboSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,925$2,050$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$1,875$0$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,784-1,7730-1,074

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,849 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested335579%
Total Not Requested87521%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested245578%
Total Not Requested67522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested101548%
Total Not Requested110052%
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%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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