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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: $24,170

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,424

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,160 $32,550
Base Invoice $19,729 $31,249
Sunroof 750  
Limited-slip front differential 400  
Audio Package 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Floor mats 165  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Sunroof 651  
Limited-slip front differential 347  
Audio Package 738  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109  
Floor mats 130  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 2,290 130
Options (change) 1,975 100
Destination 720 820
Total Price $24,170 $33,500
Total Invoice $22,424 $32,169

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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: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,004
Model Year20092017
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$24,170$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$26,480
Total Invoice$22,424$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-6,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$25,428

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VR-Line SEL
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
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
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$1,465$8,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,741

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
ModelSentraBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in100.0 in
Length179.8 in168.4 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height59.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,104 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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