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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: $24,270

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $10,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $10,731

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Model Year201520152017
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,910 $20,670 $34,095
Base Invoice $18,921 $19,641 $32,651
Premium Package 2,230 1,130  
Navigation Package 720 720  
Floor mats 180 180  
Cargo net 55 55 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340  
Premium Package 1,974 1,000  
Navigation Package 637 637  
Floor mats 148 148  
Cargo net 49 49 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270  
Options (change) 3,535 2,775 100
Options (change) 3,074 2,370 80
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $24,270 $24,270 $35,015
Total Invoice $22,820 $22,836 $33,551

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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: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,398
Model Year201520152017
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4130hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,270$24,270$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-325-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,270$23,945$30,190
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0
Total Invoice$22,820$22,836$33,551
Adjustments for Features0-306-4,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$22,530$28,928
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152017
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
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
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,815$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-306-4,623

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.1 in167.5 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height58.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.152.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested188076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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