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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: $25,315

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,748

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,990 $21,500 $30,045
Base Invoice $18,997 $20,429 $28,843
Premium Technology Package 3,820 2,360  
Floor mats 200 200  
Cargo net 70 70 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340  
Premium Technology Package 3,382 2,089  
Floor mats 169 169  
Cargo net 49 49 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270  
Options (change) 4,440 3,320 100
Options (change) 3,866 2,843 80
Destination 885 885 820
Total Price $25,315 $25,705 $30,965
Total Invoice $23,748 $24,157 $29,743

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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: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,074
Model Year201720172015
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine130hp I4130hp I4210hp 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$25,315$25,705$30,965
Adjustments for Features-1,150-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$24,255$30,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$0
Total Invoice$23,748$24,157$29,743
Adjustments for Features-1,079-1,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,669$22,794$29,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172015
ModelSentraSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSRSLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,865$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,079-1,3630

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172015
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.1 in167.5 in
Width69.3 in70.8 in
Height58.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.152.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested328065%
Total Not Requested177535%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested133053%
Total Not Requested120047%

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