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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $4,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $4,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelSentraSentraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Premium Package 2,590 1,130      
Floor mats 180 180      
Rear spoiler   340 375 375  
Driver Assistance Package     695    
Lighting Package     995    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,690  
Premium Package 2,293 1,000      
Floor mats 148 148      
Rear spoiler   270 300 300  
Driver Assistance Package     598    
Lighting Package     856    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package       1,454  
Options (change) 2,770 1,650 2,065 2,065 0
Options (change) 2,441 1,418 1,754 1,754 0
Destination 835 835 820 820 820
Total Price $24,015 $24,655 $28,265 $29,295 $30,100
Total Invoice $22,671 $23,316 $26,940 $27,927 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,355
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelSentraSentraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,015$24,655$28,265$29,295$30,100
Adjustments for Features-1,050-1,350-9500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,965$23,305$27,315$29,295$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$1,980$2,735
Total Invoice$22,671$23,316$26,940$27,927$28,929
Adjustments for Features-991-1,277-9050-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,680$22,039$26,035$27,927$28,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$359$0$1,892$2,846

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelSentraSentraJettaJettaJetta
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit$0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,615$3,215$2,265$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$1,350$950$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-991-1,277-9050-48

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162015
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.2,860 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 mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested253063%
Total Not Requested147537%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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