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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: $7,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Package 2,590 1,130    
Floor mats 180 180    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350    
Rear spoiler   340    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Premium Package 2,293 1,000    
Floor mats 148 148    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266    
Rear spoiler   270    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 3,120 2,000 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,707 1,684 5,760 1,440
Destination 835 835 770 770
Total Price $24,365 $25,005 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,582 $30,141 $35,417

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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: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,687
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4130hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$24,365$25,005$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,575-1,8750-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,790$23,130$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$3,545
Total Invoice$22,937$23,582$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,483-1,7680-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,454$21,814$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$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  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
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$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
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$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,040$2,165$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$1,875$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,483-1,7680-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,849 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested258064%
Total Not Requested142536%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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 headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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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