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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,215

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $20,500 $23,440
Floor mats 235 235 200 200
Technology Package 1,290      
Rear spoiler 405 405   340
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 350 350
Premium Package     3,560  
Floor mats 0 0 169 169
Technology Package 0      
Rear spoiler 344 344   270
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 266 266
Premium Package     3,150  
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 4,110 890
Options (change) 344 344 3,585 705
Destination 885 885 885 885
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $25,495 $25,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,679
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,185$37,410$25,495$25,215
Adjustments for Features-940-1,540-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$35,870$25,470$25,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$255$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaSentraSentra
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,140$2,740$1,225$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$1,540$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-36-51-230

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in182.1 in
Width72.0 in69.3 in
Height57.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested388092%
Total Not Requested3508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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

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