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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: $24,490

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,624

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,620 $25,450
Base Invoice $19,228 $24,433
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 150  
Interior ambient lighting 240  
Floor mats 120  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,225
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 115  
Interior ambient lighting 172  
Floor mats 94  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,095
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,110 4,325
Options (change) 2,636 4,151
Destination 760 820
Total Price $24,490 $30,595
Total Invoice $22,624 $29,404

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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: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,968
Model Year20112015
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,490$30,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$28,710
Total Invoice$22,624$29,404
Adjustments for Features0-1,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,624$27,592

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSE-R Spec VR-Line
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 
Brake assist $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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$2,025$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,812

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested153054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

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