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smart fortwo vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,495

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $3,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,253

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $4,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelfortwoSentraSentraSentra
TrimPassionSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,690 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $13,662 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Navigation system 1,290      
Cruise control 280      
Comfort Package 925      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 250      
Tachometer 120      
Interior ambient lighting 190      
Technology Package   1,020    
Premium Package       2,590
Navigation system 1,200      
Cruise control 260      
Comfort Package 860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 232      
Tachometer 112      
Interior ambient lighting 177      
Technology Package   903    
Premium Package       2,293
Options (change) 3,055 1,020 0 2,590
Options (change) 2,841 903 0 2,293
Destination 750 885 885 885
Total Price $18,495 $22,405 $24,325 $25,965
Total Invoice $17,253 $21,269 $23,152 $24,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,054
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelfortwoSentraSentraSentra
TrimPassionSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine70hp I3130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionS5CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$18,495$22,405$24,325$25,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-5,090-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,495$19,920$19,235$22,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$0$3,315
Total Invoice$17,253$21,269$23,152$24,544
Adjustments for Features0-2,359-4,845-3,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,253$18,910$18,307$21,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$603$0$3,009

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelfortwoSentraSentraSentra
TrimPassionSRSLSR Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,360$5,845$8,450$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485$5,090$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,359-4,845-3,228

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122018
ModelfortwoSentra
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase73.5 in106.3 in
Length106.1 in182.1 in
Width61.4 in69.3 in
Height60.7 in58.9 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Passion

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Power steering (optional)525Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested165053%
Total Not Requested148047%

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