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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $2,669

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelSentraSentraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSRSL2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $20,290 $23,590 $23,790
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $18,687 $21,702 $21,884
Premium Package 2,590 1,130      
Floor mats 180 180      
Rear spoiler   340 479 479 479
Package 2     3,485 2,885 3,200
Navigation system     1,800 1,800 1,800
Premium Package 2,293 1,000      
Floor mats 148 148      
Rear spoiler   270 310 310 310
Package 2     3,184 2,636 2,923
Navigation system     1,589 1,589 1,589
Options (change) 2,770 1,650 5,764 5,164 5,479
Options (change) 2,441 1,418 5,083 4,535 4,822
Destination 835 835 630 630 630
Total Price $24,015 $24,655 $26,684 $29,384 $29,899
Total Invoice $22,671 $23,316 $24,400 $26,867 $27,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,664
Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelSentraSentraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSRSL2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,015$24,655$26,684$29,384$29,899
Adjustments for Features-2,050-2,3500-1,000-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,965$22,305$26,684$28,384$29,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$1,700$2,890
Total Invoice$22,671$23,316$24,400$26,867$27,336
Adjustments for Features-1,935-2,2220-914-297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,736$21,094$24,400$25,953$27,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$358$0$1,553$2,639

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016200620062006
ModelSentraSentraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSRSL2.5 / TDI2.0TGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Headlight washers   $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,265$1,915$2,915$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$2,350$0$1,000$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,935-2,2220-914-297

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162006
ModelSentraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length182.1 in179.3 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height58.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.0 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 lighting150No
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 audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested283071%
Total Not Requested117529%

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 lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested310086%
Total Not Requested51514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested31511%

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