Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2012

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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,080

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $2,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,437

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSentraJetta
TrimSE-R Spec VGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $23,745
Base Invoice $19,181 $22,795
Satellite radio 150  
Audio Package 750  
Sunroof 750  
Floor mats 165  
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Satellite radio 130  
Audio Package 651  
Sunroof 651  
Floor mats 129  
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,815 1,475
Options (change) 1,561 1,356
Destination 695 770
Total Price $23,080 $25,990
Total Invoice $21,437 $24,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,772
Model Year20082012
ModelSentraJetta
TrimSE-R Spec VGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,080$25,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$24,205
Total Invoice$21,437$24,921
Adjustments for Features0-1,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,437$23,209

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelSentraJetta
TrimSE-R Spec VGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,390$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,712

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelSentraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.4 in
Length179.8 in182.2 in
Width70.5 in70.0 in
Height59.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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