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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: $23,950

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,118

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,590 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $18,270 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Package 1,200    
Navigation Package 650    
Leather Package 1,030    
Floor mats 170    
Rear spoiler 295    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Package 1,041    
Navigation Package 564    
Leather Package 894    
Floor mats 136    
Rear spoiler 240    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 3,570 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 3,058 5,760 1,440
Destination 790 770 770
Total Price $23,950 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $22,118 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,138
Model Year201320122012
ModelSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,950$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,825$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$22,118$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1150-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,003$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320122012
ModelSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSLGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,215$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1150-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length182.1 in165.4 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height58.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.146.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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