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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: $25,740

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $5,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,292

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $6,167

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Model Year20172011
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSR TurboGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,990 $24,295
Base Invoice $20,892 $23,323
Premium Package 2,590  
Door sill trim plates 75  
Floor mats 200  
7-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,293  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Floor mats 169  
7-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,865 6,630
Options (change) 2,515 6,366
Destination 885 770
Total Price $25,740 $31,695
Total Invoice $24,292 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,450
Model Year20172011
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSR TurboGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine188hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,740$31,695
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,440$31,695
Total Invoice$24,292$30,459
Adjustments for Features-2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,009$30,459

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSR TurboGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,090 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested168054%
Total Not Requested142546%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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