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Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,330

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,588

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,771

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSentraRAV4RAV4
TrimSE-R Spec VSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,570 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $19,181 $22,768 $23,684
Sunroof 750   900
Floor mats 165 199 199
Bodyside moldings 150 199 199
Enhancement Value Package   430  
3.5L V6   1,930 1,920
Sunroof 651   801
Floor mats 129 126 126
Bodyside moldings 115 125 125
Enhancement Value Package   410  
3.5L V6   1,803 1,794
Options (change) 1,065 2,758 3,218
Options (change) 895 2,464 2,846
Destination 695 810 810
Total Price $22,330 $27,918 $29,358
Total Invoice $20,771 $26,042 $27,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,815
Model Year200820122012
ModelSentraRAV4RAV4
TrimSE-R Spec VSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$22,330$27,918$29,358
Adjustments for Features0-2,890-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$25,028$24,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$20,771$26,042$27,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,696-4,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,771$23,346$22,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820122012
ModelSentraRAV4RAV4
TrimSE-R Spec VSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$850$3,740$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,696-4,754

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
ModelSentraRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in104.7 in
Length179.8 in181.1 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height59.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.137.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.173.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhancement Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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