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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: $21,030

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0SLGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,070 $28,625 $30,135
Base Invoice $17,786 $27,481 $28,930
Sunroof 750    
Mud guards 140    
Floor mats 165    
Rear spoiler 210    
Sunroof 651    
Mud guards 106    
Floor mats 129    
Rear spoiler 166    
Options (change) 1,265 0 0
Options (change) 1,052 0 0
Destination 695 820 820
Total Price $21,030 $29,445 $30,955
Total Invoice $19,533 $28,301 $29,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,692
Model Year200820162016
ModelSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0SLGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$21,030$29,445$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,030$26,245$26,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$19,533$28,301$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,076-4,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,533$25,225$25,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$128

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820162016
ModelSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.0SLGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
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  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,215$5,415$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,076-4,397

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.8 in
Length179.8 in167.5 in
Width70.5 in70.8 in
Height59.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.152.7 ft3

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