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Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,165

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,760

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $1,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraMatrixMatrix
Trim2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,370 $19,070 $20,070 $20,570 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $15,275 $17,786 $18,716 $19,181 $16,798 $18,994
Alloy wheels 350          
Convenience Package 650          
Mud guards 140 140        
Sunroof 750 750 750 750 890 890
Rear spoiler 210 210        
Proximity key     250      
215/45WR17         880  
Sport Package         270  
CD changer, in-dash         420  
Cruise control         250  
Alloy wheels 303          
Convenience Package 564          
Mud guards 106 106        
Sunroof 651 651 651 651 712 712
Rear spoiler 166 166        
Proximity key     217      
215/45WR17         704  
Sport Package         216  
CD changer, in-dash         326  
Cruise control         200  
Options (change) 2,100 1,100 1,000 750 2,710 890
Options (change) 1,790 923 868 651 2,158 712
Destination 695 695 695 695 720 720
Total Price $19,165 $20,865 $21,765 $22,015 $21,790 $22,370
Total Invoice $17,760 $19,404 $20,279 $20,527 $19,676 $20,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,275
Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraMatrixMatrix
Trim2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$19,165$20,865$21,765$22,015$21,790$22,370
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,425-1,3000-695-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,100$18,440$20,465$22,015$21,095$21,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$2,365$3,915$0$80
Total Invoice$17,760$19,404$20,279$20,527$19,676$20,426
Adjustments for Features-987-2,255-1,2110-628-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,773$17,149$19,068$20,527$19,048$19,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$376$2,295$3,754$0$287

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200820082008200820092009
ModelSentraSentraSentraSentraMatrixMatrix
Trim2.0S2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec VSXRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
CVT $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Brake assist    $50$50
Stability control     $400
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net$40     
Cargo organizer$100     
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0$0
Rear wiper    $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Satellite radio $200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$2,290$3,650$2,525$1,225$1,920$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,425$1,300$0$695$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments-987-2,255-1,2110-628-1,091

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082009
ModelSentraMatrix
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in102.4 in
Length179.8 in171.9 in
Width70.5 in69.5 in
Height59.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.161.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested49077%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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