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

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Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,810

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $43,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraModel SModel S
Trim2.0SLBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,660 $67,400 $92,400
Sunroof 850    
Mud guards 140    
Cargo organizer 150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Floor mats 165    
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Sunroof 738    
Mud guards 106    
Cargo organizer 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Floor mats 130    
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 1,430 3,750 2,250
Options (change) 1,213 0 0
Destination 720 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $21,810 $64,820 $88,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,178
Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraModel SModel S
Trim2.0SLBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionCVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$21,810$64,820$88,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,295-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,810$60,525$82,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraModel SModel S
Trim2.0SLBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,680$7,975$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0419449

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092012
ModelSentraModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in116.5 in
Length179.8 in196.0 in
Width70.5 in77.3 in
Height59.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.163.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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