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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: $24,940

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $13,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,057

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSentraHighlanderHighlander
TrimSE-R Spec VSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $19,571 $29,987 $32,635
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 160    
Bodyside moldings 155 199 199
Floor mats 120 315 315
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
3.5L V6   1,155  
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 118    
Bodyside moldings 123 125 125
Floor mats 94 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
3.5L V6   1,054  
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
Options (change) 3,170 4,319 3,164
Options (change) 2,706 3,738 2,684
Destination 780 810 810
Total Price $24,940 $37,974 $39,719
Total Invoice $23,057 $34,535 $36,129

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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: $6,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,562
Model Year201220122012
ModelSentraHighlanderHighlander
TrimSE-R Spec VSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$24,940$37,974$39,719
Adjustments for Features0-6,505-7,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,940$31,469$32,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$23,057$34,535$36,129
Adjustments for Features0-5,916-6,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,057$28,619$29,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122012
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
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$1,575$8,080$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,505$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,916-6,895

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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