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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: $21,205

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $10,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,587

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $10,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSE-RSE-R Spec VGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,100 $18,300 $30,890 $34,095
Base Invoice $16,834 $17,020 $29,555 $32,651
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600    
Sunroof Package 700 700    
Audio Fanatic Package 650 650    
Interior air filter 50 50    
Floor mats 150 150    
Satellite radio 350 350    
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520    
Sunroof Package 607 607    
Audio Fanatic Package 564 564    
Interior air filter 40 40    
Floor mats 113 113    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 0 0
Options (change) 2,148 2,148 0 0
Destination 605 605 820 820
Total Price $21,205 $21,405 $31,710 $34,915
Total Invoice $19,587 $19,773 $30,375 $33,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,395
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSE-RSE-R Spec VGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine165hp I4175hp I4220hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,205$21,405$31,710$34,915
Adjustments for Features-1500-5,775-8,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,055$21,405$25,935$26,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$80
Total Invoice$19,587$19,773$30,375$33,471
Adjustments for Features-1390-5,532-8,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,448$19,773$24,843$24,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0$96

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSE-RSE-R Spec VGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,465$8,240$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$5,775$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390-5,532-8,532

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
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 SE-R

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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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