Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2018 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2011

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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: $26,675

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $5,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,141

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $5,318

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Model Year20182011
ModelSentraGolf / GTI
TrimSR TurboGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,490 $24,295
Base Invoice $21,366 $23,323
Premium Package 2,590  
Metal pedals 145  
Door sill trim plates 75  
Floor mats 200  
7-speed shiftable CVT 290  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,293  
Metal pedals 100  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Floor mats 169  
7-speed shiftable CVT 275  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,300 6,630
Options (change) 2,890 6,366
Destination 885 770
Total Price $26,675 $31,695
Total Invoice $25,141 $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: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,355
Model Year20182011
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$26,675$31,695
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,575$31,695
Total Invoice$25,141$30,459
Adjustments for Features-1,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,104$30,459

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
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
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$4,365$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0370

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182011
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?
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested168054%
Total Not Requested145046%

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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