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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraTiguanTiguan
TrimSE-R Spec VSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,160 $28,635 $33,975
Base Invoice $19,729 $27,490 $32,617
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,890  
FWD     0
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Bodyside moldings 116    
Floor mats 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,815  
FWD     0
Options (change) 2,440 1,890 0
Options (change) 2,091 1,815 0
Destination 720 820 820
Total Price $24,320 $31,345 $34,795
Total Invoice $22,540 $30,125 $33,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,212
Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraTiguanTiguan
TrimSE-R Spec VSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$24,320$31,345$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,550-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$26,795$26,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$22,540$30,125$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-4,373-7,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$25,752$25,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200920122012
ModelSentraTiguanTiguan
TrimSE-R Spec VSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $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 passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,490$7,040$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,373-7,496

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092012
ModelSentraTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in102.5 in
Length179.8 in174.5 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height59.5 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.156.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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