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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: $23,360

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,602

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Trim2.0SLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,760 $30,135
Base Invoice $18,428 $28,930
Special Value Package 990  
Mud guards 160  
Leather seating surfaces 900  
Navigation system 400  
Floor mats 120  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net   100
Special Value Package 859  
Mud guards 118  
Leather seating surfaces 780  
Navigation system 347  
Floor mats 94  
Interior ambient lighting 196  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,820 100
Options (change) 2,394 80
Destination 780 820
Total Price $23,360 $31,055
Total Invoice $21,602 $29,830

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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: $4,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,548
Model Year20122016
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Trim2.0SLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$23,360$31,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,360$28,265
Total Invoice$21,602$29,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,602$27,150

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Trim2.0SLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,275$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,680

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1820100%
Total Not Requested00%

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