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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,615

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $2,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,623

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSentraNew Beetle
TrimSE-R2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,070 $17,915
Base Invoice $18,716 $17,040
Sunroof 750 1,000
Proximity key 250  
Floor mats 165  
Sunroof 651 883
Proximity key 217  
Floor mats 129  
Options (change) 1,165 1,000
Options (change) 997 883
Destination 695 700
Total Price $21,930 $19,615
Total Invoice $20,408 $18,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $552
Model Year20082009
ModelSentraNew Beetle
TrimSE-R2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine177hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,930$19,615
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,605$19,615
Total Invoice$20,408$18,623
Adjustments for Features-1,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,175$18,623

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelSentraNew Beetle
TrimSE-R2.5L
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,865$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
ModelSentraNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in98.7 in
Length179.8 in161.1 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in
Height59.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.2,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.127.2 ft3

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