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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,080

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,437

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,570 $23,695
Base Invoice $19,181 $22,747
Floor mats 165  
Sunroof 750  
Satellite radio 150  
Audio Package 750  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats 129  
Sunroof 651  
Satellite radio 130  
Audio Package 651  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,815 4,100
Options (change) 1,561 3,936
Destination 695 795
Total Price $23,080 $28,590
Total Invoice $21,437 $27,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,066
Model Year20082013
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,080$28,590
Adjustments for Features0-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$25,495
Total Invoice$21,437$27,478
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,437$24,503

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
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 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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$665$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,975

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
ModelSentraBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in99.9 in
Length179.8 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height59.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.129.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

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