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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: $26,675

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $4,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,141

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $4,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSR TurboTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,490 $23,395
Base Invoice $21,366 $22,459
Premium Package 2,590  
Metal pedals 145  
Floor mats 200  
Door sill trim plates 75  
7-speed shiftable CVT 290  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,293  
Metal pedals 100  
Floor mats 169  
Door sill trim plates 53  
7-speed shiftable CVT 275  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,300 6,700
Options (change) 2,890 6,332
Destination 885 770
Total Price $26,675 $30,865
Total Invoice $25,141 $29,561

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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: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,357
Model Year20182012
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSR TurboTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine188hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$26,675$30,865
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,620$30,865
Total Invoice$25,141$29,561
Adjustments for Features-1,9370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,204$29,561

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelSentraBeetle
TrimSR TurboTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,565$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9370

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,089 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested165053%
Total Not Requested148047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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