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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: $25,245

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,760

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelSentraSentraJetta
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $25,380
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $24,366
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Technology Package 1,230 1,230  
Floor mats 180 180  
Rear spoiler   340 375
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Technology Package 1,089 1,089  
Floor mats 148 148  
Rear spoiler   270 300
Options (change) 4,000 2,880 375
Options (change) 3,530 2,507 300
Destination 835 835 820
Total Price $25,245 $25,885 $26,575
Total Invoice $23,760 $24,405 $25,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,773
Model Year201620162016
ModelSentraSentraJetta
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,245$25,885$26,575
Adjustments for Features-50-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,195$25,535$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$23,760$24,405$25,486
Adjustments for Features-47-3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,713$24,075$25,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162016
ModelSentraSentraJetta
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,340$3,640$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-3300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016
ModelSentraJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length182.1 in183.3 in
Width69.3 in70.0 in
Height58.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested250563%
Total Not Requested150037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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