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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: $21,635

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,384

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $3,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012201220122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSVSRSLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,300 $19,910 $20,670 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $17,395 $18,921 $19,641 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Style Package 1,000            
Heated front seats 300            
Navigation Package 720 720 720 1,130      
Floor mats 180 180 180        
Fog lights 315            
Premium Package     1,130 1,440      
Rear spoiler     340 375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package             2,050
Navigation system             900
Style Package 885            
Heated front seats 266            
Navigation Package 637 637 637 1,084      
Floor mats 148 148 148        
Fog lights 228            
Premium Package     1,000 1,382      
Rear spoiler     270 300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package             1,968
Navigation system             864
Options (change) 2,515 900 2,370 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 2,164 785 2,055 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 825 825 825 770 770 770 770
Total Price $21,640 $21,635 $23,865 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $20,384 $20,531 $22,521 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,849
Model Year2015201520152012201220122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSVSRSLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTM6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,640$21,635$23,865$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-9550-2,455-155-255-1,355-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,685$21,635$21,410$26,335$24,335$24,595$27,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$725$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$20,384$20,531$22,521$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,317-149-244-1,299-604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,484$20,531$20,204$25,251$23,333$23,584$26,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,047$720$1,918$0$251$2,760

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2015201520152012201220122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSVSRSLTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200   $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio    $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass      $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10     
Visor mirror, passenger $10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$2,815$1,860$4,315$2,015$2,115$3,215$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0$2,455$155$255$1,355$630
Value of Feature Adjustments-9000-2,317-149-244-1,299-604

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
ModelSentraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length182.1 in182.2 in
Width69.3 in70.0 in
Height58.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1530100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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