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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: $3,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $3,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraBeetle
TrimSRSLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $24,020
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $23,058
Premium Package 2,590 1,130 2,500
Floor mats 180 180 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Premium Package 2,293 1,000 2,150
Floor mats 148 148 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 3,120 2,000 2,865
Options (change) 2,707 1,684 2,435
Destination 835 835 850
Total Price $24,365 $25,005 $27,735
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,582 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,844
Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraBeetle
TrimSRSLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4130hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,365$25,005$27,735
Adjustments for Features-465-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,900$24,240$27,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$22,937$23,582$26,343
Adjustments for Features-438-7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,499$22,861$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraBeetle
TrimSRSLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,375$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-438-7210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162018
ModelSentraBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length182.1 in168.4 in
Width69.3 in71.2 in
Height58.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,013 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
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested193048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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