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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: $165

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,424

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelSentraBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,160 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $19,729 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Floor mats 165 235 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Sunroof 750      
Limited-slip front differential 400      
Audio Package 850      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Floor mats 130 185 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109      
Sunroof 651      
Limited-slip front differential 347      
Audio Package 738      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Options (change) 2,290 365 365 365
Options (change) 1,975 285 285 285
Destination 720 850 850 850
Total Price $24,170 $24,335 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $22,424 $23,329 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,076
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelSentraBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,170$24,335$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-3,685-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$21,225$21,550$24,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$22,424$23,329$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features0-2,981-3,533-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$20,348$20,660$23,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelSentraBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,900$5,010$5,585$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$3,685$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,981-3,533-3,701

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092018
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.3,012 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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