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Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraHighlanderHighlander
TrimSE-R Spec VSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,160 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $19,729 $29,987 $32,635
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Floor mats 165 315 315
Bodyside moldings 150 199 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Floor mats 130 200 200
Bodyside moldings 116 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Options (change) 2,440 1,669 514
Options (change) 2,091 1,379 325
Destination 720 810 810
Total Price $24,320 $35,324 $37,069
Total Invoice $22,540 $32,176 $33,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,451
Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraHighlanderHighlander
TrimSE-R Spec VSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$24,320$35,324$37,069
Adjustments for Features0-6,790-7,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$28,534$29,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$22,540$32,176$33,770
Adjustments for Features0-6,185-7,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$25,991$26,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraHighlanderHighlander
TrimSE-R Spec VSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,775$8,565$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,790$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,185-7,165

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelSentraHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in109.8 in
Length179.8 in188.4 in
Width70.5 in75.2 in
Height59.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.195.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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