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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $10,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $10,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $35,070
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $33,667
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Technology Package 1,230 1,230  
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340  
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Technology Package 1,089 1,089  
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270  
Options (change) 4,350 3,230 0
Options (change) 3,796 2,773 0
Destination 835 835 850
Total Price $25,595 $26,235 $35,920
Total Invoice $24,026 $24,671 $34,517

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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: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,969
Model Year201620162018
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$25,595$26,235$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,935$33,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$24,026$24,671$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-282-2,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,026$24,389$31,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$363$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162018
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $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 
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
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,490$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-2,522

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.1 in167.6 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height58.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.153.7 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 mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested355589%
Total Not Requested45011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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