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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: $5,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,437

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelSentraJettaJetta
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $26,920 $29,280
Base Invoice $19,181 $25,842 $28,109
Sunroof 750    
Satellite radio 150    
Audio Package 750    
Floor mats 165    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Sunroof 651    
Satellite radio 130    
Audio Package 651    
Floor mats 129    
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 1,815 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 1,561 1,056 1,056
Destination 695 820 820
Total Price $23,080 $28,840 $31,200
Total Invoice $21,437 $27,718 $29,985

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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: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,620
Model Year200820152015
ModelSentraJettaJetta
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,080$28,840$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$23,990$24,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910
Total Invoice$21,437$27,718$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-4,661-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,437$23,057$23,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$873

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820152015
ModelSentraJettaJetta
TrimSE-R Spec V2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$790$5,640$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,661-6,055

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082015
ModelSentraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in104.4 in
Length179.8 in183.3 in
Width70.5 in70.0 in
Height59.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,158 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 ft315.7 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 2.0T GLI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

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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