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Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,285

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $19,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,906

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $16,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSentraSentraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSRSLA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Premium Package 3,560        
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 70 70 155 155  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350      
Rear spoiler   340      
Prestige Package     9,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Cargo mat     160    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
Universal garage door opener       295  
Driver Assistance Package         1,400
Technology Package         3,200
Premium Package 3,150        
Floor mats 169 169      
Cargo net 49 49 144 144  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266      
Rear spoiler   270      
Prestige Package     8,138    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Cargo mat     149    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Universal garage door opener       274  
Driver Assistance Package         1,302
Technology Package         2,976
Options (change) 4,180 960 11,635 1,025 5,175
Options (change) 3,634 754 9,893 954 4,814
Destination 885 885 975 975 975
Total Price $25,565 $25,285 $44,560 $45,650 $61,050
Total Invoice $24,000 $23,906 $40,582 $42,525 $56,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,619
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSentraSentraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSRSLA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTS7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8705, 14180, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$25,565$25,285$44,560$45,650$61,050
Adjustments for Features-250-4,455-3,875-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$25,285$40,105$41,775$53,525
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0$1,670$13,420
Total Invoice$24,000$23,906$40,582$42,525$56,847
Adjustments for Features-230-4,057-3,610-7,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,977$23,906$36,525$38,915$49,840
Cost Above Minimum$71$0$0$2,390$13,315

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelSentraSentraA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSRSLA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850
Cruise control   $150 
Remote app  $25 $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 $200
Lane departure warning  $200 $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0 $0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0 $0
Handwriting recognition  $200 $200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150 $150
Media drive  $15 $15
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 $250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,905$5,880$10,335$9,755$13,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$4,455$3,875$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-4,057-3,610-7,007

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelSentraA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.1 in175.4 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height58.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested375589%
Total Not Requested47511%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested187528%
Total Not Requested481572%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested92539%
Total Not Requested144061%

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