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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: $24,350

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,674

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $4,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSLTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,640 $23,395
Base Invoice $18,521 $22,459
Leather Package 1,030  
Navigation Package 800 1,600
Premium Package 1,200  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 340  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Leather Package 904  
Navigation Package 702 1,536
Premium Package 1,053  
Floor mats 148  
Rear spoiler 270  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Options (change) 3,900 4,600
Options (change) 3,343 4,416
Destination 810 770
Total Price $24,350 $28,765
Total Invoice $22,674 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,233
Model Year20142012
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSLTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,350$28,765
Adjustments for Features-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,995$28,765
Total Invoice$22,674$27,645
Adjustments for Features-1,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,412$27,645

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSLTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,590$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2620

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142012
ModelSentraBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length182.1 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height58.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.129.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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