2021 Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima

If you’re ready to bring home a new modern sedan that your family will love to sport around Wheeling, then there’s no better place to start than with the 2021 Nissan Altima or Nissan Sentra. Both feature competitive pricing along with standout specs and capabilities to add more convenience and efficiency to your daily commute. See which Nissan sedan is right for you with our 2021 Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima comparison at Straub Nissan, then stop by and assess these models in person!

In terms of pricing, the 2021 Nissan Sentra S trim starts at $19,460 MSRP*, while the base package Nissan Altima S begins at $24,450 MSRP*. Along with a price that you can appreciate, you’ll also have plenty of trim levels to find the right model that meets your standards and budget. You’ll have six unique Altima configurations to choose from and three one-of-a-kind Sentra trims to sport around Triadelphia.

No matter if you’re running errands around Moundsville or packing up for a weekend away, you’ll have up to 14.3 cubic feet of trunk space in the Sentra to store your belongings. When you opt for the Altima, you can also keep items secure with 15.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo room. Despite slightly different cargo specs, each come with standard cloth seating and similar rear benches, along with their own interior features below:

6-way adjustable driver’s seat, 4-way adjustable front-passenger’s seat, 60/40-split fold-down rear seatbacks, Cloth seat trim, In-cabin microfilter, Rear Door Alert

8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, 60/40-split fold-down rear seatbacks, Cloth seat trim, Carbon-fiber look interior trim, Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, Map lights and rear reading lights, In-cabin microfilter, Rear Door Alert

Looking at the performances of the Nissan Sentra vs. Nissan Altima on Moundsville roads, the Altima sports a slightly larger engine configuration over the Sentra. Both of these Nissan sedans sport the same transmission and have nearly identical fuel economy ratings for a trusted ride. The Sentra and Altima also have a standard FWD system, while only the Altima offers the brand’s available Intelligent AWD system. See the base specs of the 2021 Nissan Sentra vs. Altima below:

2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder engine, Xtronic CVT®, Standard front-wheel drive, 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque, 29 mpg city/39 mpg highway**

2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder engine, Xtronic CVT®, Standard front-wheel drive, 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque, 28 mpg city/39 mpg highway***

As you can see from our breakdown of the 2021 Nissan Sentra vs. Altima, both offer great benefits to your Moundsville commute. Bring home a new Nissan Altima or new Nissan Sentra for sale from Straub Nissan, and see how you can save on your favorite Nissan sedans with our inventory of new vehicle specials or rotating national offers and incentives. Check out more helpful vehicle comparisons, and get started with our online financing application right at home. Contact us today for more details, and visit our Nissan dealership located in %%di_city% for a test drive!