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Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $13,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $12,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelSentraA3
TrimSE-R Spec V3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,160 $34,915
Base Invoice $19,729 $32,471
Sunroof 750  
Limited-slip front differential 400  
Audio Package 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Floor mats 165  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Sunroof 651  
Limited-slip front differential 347  
Audio Package 738  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109  
Bodyside moldings 116  
Floor mats 130  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,440 1,985
Options (change) 2,091 1,846
Destination 720 775
Total Price $24,320 $37,675
Total Invoice $22,540 $35,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,521
Model Year20092008
ModelSentraA3
TrimSE-R Spec V3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,320$37,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$31,200
Total Invoice$22,540$35,092
Adjustments for Features0-6,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$29,061

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
ModelSentraA3
TrimSE-R Spec V3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,990$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,031

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
ModelSentraA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in101.5 in
Length179.8 in168.7 in
Width70.5 in69.5 in
Height59.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.154.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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