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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,615

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $475

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,545

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelSentraSentraSentraNew Beetle
TrimSVSRSL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,550 $20,410 $22,170 $17,915
Base Invoice $17,632 $19,395 $21,063 $17,040
Style Package 750      
Heated front seats 300      
Floor mats 180 180 180  
Premium Package     1,130  
Satellite radio       375
Sunroof       1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Style Package 664      
Heated front seats 266      
Floor mats 148 148 148  
Premium Package     1,000  
Satellite radio       331
Sunroof       883
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,099
Options (change) 1,230 180 1,310 2,475
Options (change) 1,078 148 1,148 2,313
Destination 835 835 835 700
Total Price $20,615 $21,425 $24,315 $21,090
Total Invoice $19,545 $20,378 $23,046 $20,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,149
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelSentraSentraSentraNew Beetle
TrimSVSRSL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$20,615$21,425$24,315$21,090
Adjustments for Features-1,525-1,670-5,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,090$19,755$18,890$21,090
Cost Above Minimum$200$865$0$0
Total Invoice$19,545$20,378$23,046$20,053
Adjustments for Features-1,446-1,588-5,1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,099$18,790$17,904$20,053
Cost Above Minimum$195$886$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelSentraSentraSentraNew Beetle
TrimSVSRSL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Navigation system  $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$3,990$4,135$7,890$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$1,670$5,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,446-1,588-5,1420

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162009
ModelSentraNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length182.1 in161.1 in
Width69.3 in67.9 in
Height58.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.127.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested133090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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