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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $6,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $30,135
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $28,930
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340  
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270  
Options (change) 3,120 2,000 0
Options (change) 2,707 1,684 0
Destination 835 835 820
Total Price $24,365 $25,005 $30,955
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,582 $29,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,621
Model Year201620162016
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4130hp I4210hp 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$24,365$25,005$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,365$24,705$30,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$22,937$23,582$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-283-192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,937$23,299$29,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$3,440$3,740$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283-192

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
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 Weight2,849 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?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested310578%
Total Not Requested90022%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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