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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: $20,600

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $2,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,150

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $2,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSentraSentraMatrix
Trim2.0SR2.0SLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,360 $19,760 $19,565
Base Invoice $17,125 $18,428 $18,097
Special Edition Package 1,300    
Mud guards 160 160  
Special Value Package   990  
Sport Package     1,240
Premium Package     1,410
Special Edition Package 1,127    
Mud guards 118 118  
Special Value Package   859  
Sport Package     1,103
Premium Package     1,255
Options (change) 1,460 1,150 2,650
Options (change) 1,245 977 2,358
Destination 780 780 760
Total Price $20,600 $21,690 $22,975
Total Invoice $19,150 $20,185 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,478
Model Year201220122012
ModelSentraSentraMatrix
Trim2.0SR2.0SLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4140hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$20,600$21,690$22,975
Adjustments for Features-1,520-1,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,080$19,945$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0
Total Invoice$19,150$20,185$21,215
Adjustments for Features-1,413-1,6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,737$18,561$21,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$824$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201220122012
ModelSentraSentraMatrix
Trim2.0SR2.0SLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera $200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Navigation system$600$600 
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Total Value of Features$2,540$2,765$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$1,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,413-1,6240

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SR

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested112550%
Total Not Requested114550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92051%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested122598%
Total Not Requested252%

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