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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: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,437

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSentraJetta
TrimSE-R Spec VGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $23,945
Base Invoice $19,181 $22,987
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 695 795
Total Price $23,080 $26,215
Total Invoice $21,437 $25,138

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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: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,582
Model Year20082013
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$26,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$24,005
Total Invoice$21,437$25,138
Adjustments for Features0-2,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,437$23,019

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
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
Stability control $400
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, 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,290$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,119

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
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
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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