Nissan Announces 2000 Sentra Pricing
24 February 2000
Nissan Announces 2000 Sentra Pricing - All-New Compact Sedan Reduced $150 - $740 Over Previous Model -
GARDENA, Calif., Feb. 24 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today
announced pricing on its all-new 2000 Sentra compact sedan, which goes on sale
February 25, 2000. Overall, the 2000 Sentra is $559 less than the 1999 model
on a base weighted average comparison. The new Sentra starts at just
$11,649 - $150 less than the 1999 Sentra it replaces. The popularly equipped
2000 Sentra GXE with Convenience Package is $740 less than last year's GXE
with a Limited Edition Package. Complete pricing and trim levels are
available on the attached sheet.
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The 2000 Sentra, designed at Nissan Design International, Inc. in La
Jolla, CA, is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor and rides on an
all-new platform. The interior features a level of appointments not typically
seen in cars at this price point, including an 8-way adjustable driver's seat.
The new Sentra also offers a larger standard 1.8-liter engine with 126
horsepower, up from the previous model's 1.6-liter 115 horsepower base engine.
The volume trim level, Sentra GXE, offers a long list of standard
equipment, including power windows, power door locks and mirrors, air
conditioning, cruise control, and a 100-watt AM/FM/CD audio system. The GXE
Convenience Package, which is expected to account for around 80 percent of GXE
sales, adds a remote keyless entry with trunk release, 60/40 rear seat, valet
key, cargo net, and a rear auxiliary power outlet for only $150. A GXE Luxury
Package is also available, which adds items such as 15-inch alloy wheels,
vehicle immobilizer and security system, and a 180-watt 7-speaker audio
system.
The sophisticated Sentra SE model includes a 145-horsepower 2.0-liter
engine, 15-inch alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, fog lights, titanium gauges, a
front strut tower brace, and stiffer suspension. The SE Performance Package
adds a rear spoiler, side sill extensions, 16-inch alloy wheels, sport tuned
suspension and a viscous limited-slip differential.
The Sentra CA (Clean Air), the cleanest gasoline-powered vehicle in the
world, retails at $14,799. Sentra CA will only be available in California.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling,
engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing,
distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America
and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at
http://www.nissandriven.com or contact the corporate media line at 310-771-5631.
Contact: Tim Gallagher, 310-771-5606, or Dan Passe, 310-771-3442, both of
Nissan Corporate Communications, or visit the Nissan Online News Bureau at
http://www.nissannews.com.
2000 Sentra Pricing
Suggested
Description List Price
BASE VEHICLE COMMENTS
Sentra XE 1.8 Liter I4 M/T $11,649
Sentra XE 1.8 Liter I4 A/T $12,399
Sentra GXE 1.8 Liter I4 M/T $13,499
Sentra GXE 1.8 Liter I4 A/T $14,299
Sentra CA 1.8 Liter I4 A/T $14,799 Only Available in CA
Sentra SE 2.0 Liter I4 M/T $14,899
Sentra SE 2.0 Liter I4 A/T $15,699
FACTORY INSTALLED
OPTIONS COMMENTS
XE GXE SE
XE Option Package $1,199 X
GXE Convenience Pkg $150 X
Immobilizer/VSS System $299 X X
Power Sunroof $599 X
Premium 180-watt CD audio system $199 X
Side-impact Air Bags/ABS $699 X X
SE Performance Package M/T $899 X
SE Performance Package A/T $699 X
GXE Luxury Pkg $649 X
6-disc CD Changer (late
availability) $399 X X
PORT INSTALLED COMMENTS
ACCESSORIES XE GXE SE
Floor Mats $79 X X X
Destination and Handling $520
Above prices are F.O.B. any Port of Entry.
Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
