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Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,795

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $20,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraModel 3
TrimSRSLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $49,000
Driver's Assist Package 1,020    
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Driver's Assist Package 903    
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 1,550 530 1,000
Options (change) 1,317 414 0
Destination 835 835 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $22,795 $23,535 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,401
Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraModel 3
TrimSRSLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4258hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,795$23,535$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,795$21,935$38,885
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraModel 3
TrimSRSLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$4,110$5,710$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,517694

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelSentraModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length182.1 in184.8 in
Width69.3 in72.8 in
Height58.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Driver's Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70068%
Total Not Requested32532%

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