Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,950

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,676

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $2,553

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelSentraSentraSentraJetta
TrimSVSRSLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,550 $20,410 $22,170 $21,395
Base Invoice $17,632 $19,395 $21,063 $20,539
Style Package 750      
Heated front seats 300      
Driver's Assist Package 1,020 1,020    
Floor mats 180 180 180  
Fog lights 315      
Premium Package     1,130  
Sunroof       900
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,100
Style Package 664      
Heated front seats 266      
Driver's Assist Package 903 903    
Floor mats 148 148 148  
Fog lights 228      
Premium Package     1,000  
Sunroof       864
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,056
Options (change) 2,565 1,200 1,310 2,000
Options (change) 2,209 1,051 1,148 1,920
Destination 835 835 835 770
Total Price $21,950 $22,445 $24,315 $24,165
Total Invoice $20,676 $21,281 $23,046 $23,229

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Sentra dealer quotes or Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,121
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelSentraSentraSentraJetta
TrimSVSRSLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,950$22,445$24,315$24,165
Adjustments for Features-350-370-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,600$22,075$21,215$24,165
Cost Above Minimum$385$860$0$0
Total Invoice$20,676$21,281$23,046$23,229
Adjustments for Features-330-351-2,9380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,346$20,930$20,108$23,229
Cost Above Minimum$238$822$0$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620162011
ModelSentraSentraSentraJetta
TrimSVSRSLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,310$6,040$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$370$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-330-351-2,9380

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,857 lb.3,075 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested133090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver's Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Driver's Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

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 lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.