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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $5,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelBeetleBeetleSentraSentra
TrimTurboR-LineSRSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,695 $30,135 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $22,747 $28,930 $19,395 $21,063
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600      
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Floor mats     180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Rear spoiler       340
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376      
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Floor mats     148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 5,600 0 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 5,376 0 2,707 1,684
Destination 795 795 835 835
Total Price $30,090 $30,930 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $28,918 $29,725 $22,937 $23,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,151
Model Year2013201320162016
ModelBeetleBeetleSentraSentra
TrimTurboR-LineSRSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4210hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,090$30,930$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,305-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$30,680$22,060$22,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$340
Total Invoice$28,918$29,725$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features0-240-2,170-2,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,918$29,485$20,767$21,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$567$0$358

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2013201320162016
ModelBeetleBeetleSentraSentra
TrimTurboR-LineSRSL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,760$2,010$4,065$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,305$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-2,170-2,457

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132016
ModelBeetleSentra
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in182.1 in
Width71.2 in69.3 in
Height58.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355074%
Total Not Requested127526%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested255064%
Total Not Requested145536%

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
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested43029%

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