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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: $20,615

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $475

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,545

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelNew BeetleSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5LSVSRSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $18,550 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $17,040 $17,632 $19,395 $21,063
Satellite radio 375      
Sunroof 1,000      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Style Package   750    
Heated front seats   300    
Floor mats   180 180 180
Premium Package       1,130
Satellite radio 331      
Sunroof 883      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099      
Style Package   664    
Heated front seats   266    
Floor mats   148 148 148
Premium Package       1,000
Options (change) 2,475 1,230 180 1,310
Options (change) 2,313 1,078 148 1,148
Destination 700 835 835 835
Total Price $21,090 $20,615 $21,425 $24,315
Total Invoice $20,053 $19,545 $20,378 $23,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,149
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelNew BeetleSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5LSVSRSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,090$20,615$21,425$24,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,670-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,090$19,090$19,755$18,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$865$0
Total Invoice$20,053$19,545$20,378$23,046
Adjustments for Features0-1,446-1,588-5,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,053$18,099$18,790$17,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$886$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelNew BeetleSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5LSVSRSL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Navigation system   $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights  $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
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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$2,465$3,990$4,135$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$1,670$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,446-1,588-5,142

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092016
ModelNew BeetleSentra
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in69.3 in
Height59.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested133090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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