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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelSentraSentraBeetleBeetle
TrimSRSLTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $22,747 $28,930
Premium Package 2,590 1,130    
Floor mats 180 180    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350    
Rear spoiler   340    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
Premium Package 2,293 1,000    
Floor mats 148 148    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266    
Rear spoiler   270    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Options (change) 3,120 2,000 5,600 0
Options (change) 2,707 1,684 5,376 0
Destination 835 835 795 795
Total Price $24,365 $25,005 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,582 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,151
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelSentraSentraBeetleBeetle
TrimSRSLTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4130hp I4200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$24,365$25,005$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,6050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,060$22,400$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$590
Total Invoice$22,937$23,582$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-2,170-2,4570-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,767$21,125$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$358$0$567

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelSentraSentraBeetleBeetle
TrimSRSLTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,365$1,760$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$2,605$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,170-2,4570-240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162013
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 Weight2,849 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested255064%
Total Not Requested145536%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested43029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
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 Requested355074%
Total Not Requested127526%

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