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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: $22,585

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $45,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraModel SModel S
TrimSRSLSR TurboBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,990 $21,500 $21,990 $67,400 $92,400
Premium Technology Package 3,820        
Floor mats 200 200 200    
Premium Package     2,590    
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather       1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       750 750
Wood trim       0  
Panoramic sunroof       1,500 1,500
Premium Technology Package 3,382        
Floor mats 169 169 169    
Premium Package     2,293    
Tech Package       0 0
Nappa Leather       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Wood trim       0  
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Options (change) 4,020 200 2,790 7,500 6,000
Options (change) 3,551 169 2,462 0 0
Destination 885 885 885 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $24,895 $22,585 $25,665 $68,570 $92,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,457
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraModel SModel S
TrimSRSLSR TurboBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTM6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$24,895$22,585$25,665$68,570$92,070
Adjustments for Features-2,0800-180-3,775-5,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,815$22,585$25,485$64,795$86,320
Cost Above Minimum$230$0$2,900$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraModel SModel S
TrimSRSLSR TurboBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$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 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  
Sunroof$900 $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
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, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 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
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,165$4,085$4,265$7,860$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0$180$3,775$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9580-170348395

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172012
ModelSentraModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length182.1 in196.0 in
Width69.3 in77.3 in
Height58.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.163.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested310061%
Total Not Requested195539%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested220071%
Total Not Requested90529%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested78532%
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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested58526%

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