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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,405

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSE-R Spec VGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,300 $24,795
Base Invoice $17,020 $23,803
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600  
Sunroof Package 700  
Audio Fanatic Package 650  
Floor mats 150  
Satellite radio 350  
Interior air filter 50  
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,500
6-speed automated manual   1,100
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520  
Sunroof Package 607  
Audio Fanatic Package 564  
Floor mats 113  
Satellite radio 304  
Interior air filter 40  
Sunroof and Convenience Package   2,400
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,500 3,600
Options (change) 2,148 3,456
Destination 605 795
Total Price $21,405 $29,190
Total Invoice $19,773 $28,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,085
Model Year20062013
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSE-R Spec VGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,405$29,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,405$25,865
Total Invoice$19,773$28,054
Adjustments for Features0-3,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$24,858

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSE-R Spec VGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$965$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,196

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.8 in101.5 in
Length177.5 in165.4 in
Width67.3 in70.3 in
Height55.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.646.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Sunroof and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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