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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: $23,940

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,748

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $1,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSentraBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSR TurboCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,490 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $21,366 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Floor mats 200 235 235 235
Door sill trim plates 75      
7-speed shiftable CVT 290      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Xenon HID headlights   895    
Floor mats 169 185 185 185
Door sill trim plates 53      
7-speed shiftable CVT 275      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Xenon HID headlights   770    
Options (change) 565 1,260 365 365
Options (change) 497 1,055 285 285
Destination 885 850 850 850
Total Price $23,940 $25,230 $25,235 $28,005
Total Invoice $22,748 $24,099 $24,193 $26,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,574
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSentraBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSR TurboCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine188hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,940$25,230$25,235$28,005
Adjustments for Features-2350-75-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,705$25,230$25,160$27,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0$2,595
Total Invoice$22,748$24,099$24,193$26,854
Adjustments for Features-2230-72-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,525$24,099$24,121$26,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22$2,515

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSentraBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSR TurboCoastSEDune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,115$3,190$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$0$75$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2230-72-240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,012 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
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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