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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $4,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelSentraSentraJetta
TrimSRSLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $24,300
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $22,659
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Autobahn Package     3,020
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Autobahn Package     2,797
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 3,120 1,660 4,820
Options (change) 2,707 1,414 4,386
Destination 835 835 650
Total Price $24,365 $24,665 $29,770
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,312 $27,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,276
Model Year201620162008
ModelSentraSentraJetta
TrimSRSLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,365$24,665$29,770
Adjustments for Features-2,675-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,690$21,890$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$22,937$23,312$27,695
Adjustments for Features-2,518-2,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,419$20,689$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162008
ModelSentraSentraJetta
TrimSRSLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,490$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,518-2,6230

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162008
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.3,231 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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested258064%
Total Not Requested142536%

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 GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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