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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,140

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,641

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimTurboSE-R Spec V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $20,990
Base Invoice $22,459 $19,571
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   120
Interior ambient lighting   250
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   94
Interior ambient lighting   196
Options (change) 1,100 370
Options (change) 1,056 290
Destination 770 780
Total Price $25,265 $22,140
Total Invoice $24,285 $20,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,611
Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimTurboSE-R Spec V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,265$22,140
Adjustments for Features-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,150$22,140
Total Invoice$24,285$20,641
Adjustments for Features-2,0330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,252$20,641

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimTurboSE-R Spec V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,740$625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0330

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012
ModelBeetleSentra
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in105.7 in
Length168.4 in179.8 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.1 ft3

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