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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: $24,045

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,315

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimTurboSE-R Spec V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $21,160
Base Invoice $22,459 $19,729
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   165
Sunroof   750
Limited-slip front differential   400
Audio Package   850
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   651
Limited-slip front differential   347
Audio Package   738
Options (change) 4,100 2,165
Options (change) 3,936 1,866
Destination 770 720
Total Price $28,265 $24,045
Total Invoice $27,165 $22,315

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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: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,164
Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimTurboSE-R Spec V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,265$24,045
Adjustments for Features-2,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$24,045
Total Invoice$27,165$22,315
Adjustments for Features-2,6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,479$22,315

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122009
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
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,960$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6860

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122009
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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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 radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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