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2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,320

2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelSentraSentra
TrimSE-R Spec VSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $21,160
Base Invoice $19,571 $19,729
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135 125
Bodyside moldings 155 150
Floor mats 120 165
Sunroof   750
Limited-slip front differential   400
Audio Package   850
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 118  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116 109
Bodyside moldings 123 116
Floor mats 94 130
Sunroof   651
Limited-slip front differential   347
Audio Package   738
Options (change) 3,170 2,440
Options (change) 2,706 2,091
Destination 780 720
Total Price $24,940 $24,320
Total Invoice $23,057 $22,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $579
Model Year20122009
ModelSentraSentra
TrimSE-R Spec VSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,940$24,320
Adjustments for Features-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$24,320
Total Invoice$23,057$22,540
Adjustments for Features-1,0960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,961$22,540

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Features Comparison: 2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122009
ModelSentraSentra
TrimSE-R Spec VSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Total Value of Features$1,800$615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0960

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122009
ModelSentraSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in105.7 in
Length179.8 in179.8 in
Width70.5 in70.5 in
Height59.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested148052%
Total Not Requested135048%

Option Package Details
2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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