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2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,495

2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,718

2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.0SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,760 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $18,428 $19,395 $21,063
Special Value Package 990    
Mud guards 160   190
Leather seating surfaces 900    
Navigation system 400    
Floor mats 120 180 180
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Rear spoiler     340
Special Value Package 859    
Mud guards 118   148
Leather seating surfaces 780    
Navigation system 347    
Floor mats 94 148 148
Interior ambient lighting 196    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 2,955 2,770 1,840
Options (change) 2,510 2,441 1,566
Destination 780 835 835
Total Price $23,495 $24,015 $24,845
Total Invoice $21,718 $22,671 $23,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2016 Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,124
Model Year201220162016
ModelSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.0SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,495$24,015$24,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,495$21,815$22,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530
Total Invoice$21,718$22,671$23,464
Adjustments for Features0-2,077-2,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,718$20,594$21,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$509

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Features Comparison: 2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220162016
ModelSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.0SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,340$3,540$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,077-2,361

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2016 Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
ModelSentraSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in182.1 in
Width70.5 in69.3 in
Height59.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested178098%
Total Not Requested402%

Option Package Details
2016 Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested278069%
Total Not Requested122531%

Option Package Details
2016 Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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