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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: $21,205

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $7,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,587

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $7,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimTurboSE-R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $18,100
Base Invoice $22,459 $16,834
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
ABS and Side Airbags Package   600
Sunroof Package   700
Audio Fanatic Package   650
Interior air filter   50
Floor mats   150
Satellite radio   350
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
ABS and Side Airbags Package   520
Sunroof Package   607
Audio Fanatic Package   564
Interior air filter   40
Floor mats   113
Satellite radio   304
Options (change) 4,100 2,500
Options (change) 3,936 2,148
Destination 770 605
Total Price $28,265 $21,205
Total Invoice $27,165 $19,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,324
Model Year20122006
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimTurboSE-R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4165hp I4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18195/55-16
Total Price$28,265$21,205
Adjustments for Features-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,920$21,205
Total Invoice$27,165$19,587
Adjustments for Features-2,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,911$19,587

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122006
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimTurboSE-R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,810$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2540

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122006
ModelBeetleSentra
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in99.8 in
Length168.4 in177.5 in
Width71.2 in67.3 in
Height58.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.2,761 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft311.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft311.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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