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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: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $7,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $8,278

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Model Year2006200620062016201620162016
ModelSentraSentraSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $25,225 $28,625 $27,425 $30,135
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $24,217 $27,481 $26,328 $28,930
Sunroof Package 700 700 700        
Special Edition Package 500            
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600        
Floor mats 150 150 150        
Interior air filter 50 50 50        
Satellite radio 350 350 350        
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650        
Sunroof Package 607 607 607        
Special Edition Package 433            
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520        
Floor mats 113 113 113        
Interior air filter 40 40 40        
Satellite radio 304 304 304        
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564        
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 0 0 0 0
Destination 605 605 605 820 820 820 820
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $26,045 $29,445 $28,245 $30,955
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $25,037 $28,301 $27,148 $29,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,472
Model Year2006200620062016201620162016
ModelSentraSentraSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4170hp I4210hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$18,155$21,205$21,405$26,045$29,445$28,245$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-5,000-5,550-6,325-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$21,045$23,895$21,920$24,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$2,850$875$2,985
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$25,037$28,301$27,148$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-4,806-5,334-6,079-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$20,231$22,967$21,069$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0$2,736$838$2,864

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006200620062016201620162016
ModelSentraSentraSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V1.8T SEGTI SE1.8T SELGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
4-speed automatic $800     
6-speed manual  $150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 $100
Traction control   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door    $100 $100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation system     $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights   $50 $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,865$2,840$2,690$6,865$7,415$8,190$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$5,000$5,550$6,325$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-4,806-5,334-6,079-6,655

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.8 in103.8 in
Length177.5 in167.5 in
Width67.3 in70.8 in
Height55.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.652.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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