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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $3,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleSentra
Trim2.5LSE-R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $20,490
Base Invoice $17,040 $19,107
Sunroof 1,000  
Satellite radio 375  
Upgrade Package   2,450
Mud guards   160
Floor mats   120
Sunroof 883  
Satellite radio 331  
Upgrade Package   2,126
Mud guards   118
Floor mats   94
Options (change) 1,375 2,730
Options (change) 1,214 2,338
Destination 700 780
Total Price $19,990 $24,000
Total Invoice $18,954 $22,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $900
Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleSentra
Trim2.5LSE-R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5177hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,990$24,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$21,440
Total Invoice$18,954$22,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$19,854

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleSentra
Trim2.5LSE-R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$990$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,371

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleSentra
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in105.7 in
Length161.1 in179.8 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in
Height59.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested118046%
Total Not Requested140054%

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